4.4

M4.4 Earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan regionMarch 25, 2025

2025-03-25 22:31:23 UTC (2025-03-25) · approx. 7:31 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time22:31 UTC7:31 AM UTC+9
Depth78.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates29.225°, 141.198°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 25, 2025 at 22:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck in the Izu Islands, Japan region, at a depth of 78.2 km and coordinates 29.2253°, 141.1979°.

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.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 29.23°, 141.20°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
78.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
29.2253°N
141.1979°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q3rd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
121.0°
Min Station Distance
2.293°
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-29 17:36:25 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan region?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck in the Izu Islands, Japan region on March 25, 2025 at 22:31 UTC had a depth of 78.2 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q3rd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 25, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan regionMarch 25, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q3rd/