Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1363033 |
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Event time | 2025-05-07 10:50:40 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-07 01:50:40 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-07 11:24:17 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.7 |
Depth | 10 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 4 |
Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | Asia |
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Country | Japan |
Administration area | Kagoshima |
Nearest settlement | Nakanokami |
Distance | 47 km |
Course | SSE |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | North Pacific |
Water surface name | Philippine Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.