M4.4 Earthquake 161 km N of Nago, Japan — September 2, 2022
2022-09-02 22:59:16 UTC (2022-09-02) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC+9 local
On September 2, 2022 at 22:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 161 km N of Nago, Japan, at a depth of 143.0 km and coordinates 28.0575°, 127.7680°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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127.7680°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Nago, Japan?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 161 km N of Nago, Japan on September 2, 2022 at 22:59 UTC had a depth of 143.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000iifj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, September 2, 2022). M4.4 Earthquake 161 km N of Nago, Japan — September 2, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000iifj/