4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 93 km SE of Nemuro, JapanJune 21, 2025

2025-06-21 21:53:49 UTC (2025-06-21) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time21:53 UTC7:53 AM UTC+10
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.764°, 146.429°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 21, 2025 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 93 km SE of Nemuro, Japan, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 42.7638°, 146.4289°.

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 42.76°, 146.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.7638°N
146.4289°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qlp4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
2.536°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-02 21:23:40 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 93 km SE of Nemuro, Japan on June 21, 2025 at 21:53 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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 4.3 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: us6000qlp4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, June 21, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 93 km SE of Nemuro, JapanJune 21, 2025. Retrieved September 2, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qlp4/