4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 68 km SW of Yonakuni, JapanApril 10, 2025

2025-04-10 23:59:20 UTC (2025-04-10) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC+8 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mwr)
Time23:59 UTC7:59 AM UTC+8
Depth28.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates24.017°, 122.532°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On April 10, 2025 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 68 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan, at a depth of 28.4 km and coordinates 24.0174°, 122.5321°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 24.02°, 122.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mwr
Depth
28.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
24.0174°N
122.5321°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q5a3
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
57
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.626°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-14 18:26:40 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Yonakuni, Japan?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 68 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan on April 10, 2025 at 23:59 UTC had a depth of 28.4 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 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q5a3). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, April 10, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 68 km SW of Yonakuni, JapanApril 10, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q5a3/