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M4.4 Earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan regionJune 20, 2025

2025-06-20 18:09:48 UTC (2025-06-20) · approx. 3:09 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time18:09 UTC3:09 AM UTC+9
Depth364.3 kmdeep-focus
Coordinates31.322°, 138.406°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 20, 2025 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 deep-focus earthquake struck in the Izu Islands, Japan region, at a depth of 364.3 km and coordinates 31.3221°, 138.4064°.

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 31.32°, 138.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
364.3 km
deep-focus
Location
31.3221°N
138.4064°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qlhn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
138
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
2.149°
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-02 21:23:39 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 June 20, 2025 at 18:09 UTC had a depth of 364.3 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: us6000qlhn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 20, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake in the Izu Islands, Japan regionJune 20, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qlhn/