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M4.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 03:16:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN HONSHU, JAPAN (Japan) on July 25, 2025 at 03:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-25 03:16:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
iwaki shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.10000, 140.70000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nasudake
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Last eruption: 1963 ·Japan
  • Adatarayama
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Japan
  • Bandaisan
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'816 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Japan
  • Azumayama
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'949 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Japan
  • Takaharayama
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: -4570 ·Japan
  • Numazawa
    Distance: 107 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 835 m ·Last eruption: -3400 ·Japan

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