M4.7 Depth: 32.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 94 km S of Koshima, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-17 09:22:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 94 km S of Koshima, Japan on March 17, 2025 at 09:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
32.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-17 09:22:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
29.38330, 130.57910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.3 km
Shallow
32.3 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

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    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
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    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Kuchinoerabujima
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan
  • Kikai
    Distance: 159 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 704 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Japan

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