M4.0 Earthquake 36 km NW of Kanazawa, Japan — December 23, 2024
2024-12-23 22:11:56 UTC (2024-12-23) · approx. 7:11 AM UTC+9 local
On December 23, 2024 at 22:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 36 km NW of Kanazawa, Japan, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 36.8592°, 136.3630°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 15 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 347 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
136.3630°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Kanazawa, Japan?
The magnitude 4.0 earthquake that struck 36 km NW of Kanazawa, Japan on December 23, 2024 at 22:11 UTC had a depth of 10.0 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 4.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.0 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000pfd8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, December 23, 2024). M4.0 Earthquake 36 km NW of Kanazawa, Japan — December 23, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000pfd8/