4.9
Earthquake Details: 21 km NNW of Hakui, Japan
12/14/2025, 7:03:36 PM
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred near 21 km NNW of Hakui, Japan on 12/14/2025 at 7:03:36 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 7.591 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake
Regional Seismicity
Technical Details
Depth7.591 km
Significance369
Latitude37.0518
Longitude136.6567
Event IDus6000ruui
Magnitude4.9
Updated:3/10/2026, 10:18:41 PM
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Time & depth
- Local time
- 12/15/2025, 4:03:36 AM GMT+9
- UTC
- 12/14/2025, 7:03:36 PM UTC
7.591 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby major cities
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