A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit near Hiroo, Japan, with the epicenter located 58 kilometers southeast of the city. The earthquake occurred on June 1, 2025, at 19:08:34 UTC, with the epicenter recorded at 41.787°N and 143.541°E. The quake had a depth of 39.53 kilometers (24.56 miles).
According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.5 or higher are considered significant and can cause moderate to considerable damage. The impact of this earthquake on the region is yet to be fully assessed, but residents in the area may have felt strong shaking.
Earthquakes are a common occurrence in Japan due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates meet. The country is well-prepared for such natural disasters, with stringent building codes and early warning systems in place to mitigate the impact of earthquakes.
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USGS Magnitude 4.5+ Earthquakes, Past Hour. (Link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000qhag)
