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M4.1 Earthquake 80 km S of Kushiro, JapanJune 4, 2025

2025-06-04 20:18:26 UTC (2025-06-04) · approx. 6:18 AM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time20:18 UTC6:18 AM UTC+10
Depth37.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.259°, 144.519°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 4, 2025 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 80 km S of Kushiro, Japan, at a depth of 37.4 km and coordinates 42.2593°, 144.5193°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.26°, 144.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
37.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.2593°N
144.5193°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qhze
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
1.042°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-20 16:08:55 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Kushiro, Japan?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 80 km S of Kushiro, Japan on June 4, 2025 at 20:18 UTC had a depth of 37.4 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qhze). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 4, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 80 km S of Kushiro, JapanJune 4, 2025. Retrieved August 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qhze/