M4.7 Earthquake 44 km E of Nemuro, Japan — September 18, 2024
2024-09-18 20:45:50 UTC (2024-09-18) · approx. 6:45 AM UTC+10 local
On September 18, 2024 at 20:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 44 km E of Nemuro, Japan, at a depth of 82.6 km and coordinates 43.2745°, 146.1205°. This earthquake was detected by 127 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Japan, a region characterized by the intersection of four tectonic plates — Pacific, Philippine Sea, Eurasian, and North American — creating multiple subduction zones. The nearest mapped fault system is the Japan Trench. View all earthquakes in Japan.
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146.1205°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Nemuro, Japan?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 44 km E of Nemuro, Japan on September 18, 2024 at 20:45 UTC had a depth of 82.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 43.2745°, 146.1205°, which is 44 km E of Nemuro, Japan. View all earthquakes in Japan.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Japan had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Japan was the M9.1 Tohoku earthquake of March 11, 2011. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nsyd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 18, 2024). M4.7 Earthquake 44 km E of Nemuro, Japan — September 18, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nsyd/