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M4.1 Earthquake 41 km ENE of Hachinohe, JapanNovember 29, 2025

2025-11-29 23:03:37 UTC (2025-11-29) · approx. 8:03 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time23:03 UTC8:03 AM UTC+9
Depth56.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.588°, 141.980°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 29, 2025 at 23:03 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 41 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan, at a depth of 56.3 km and coordinates 40.5884°, 141.9801°.

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 40.59°, 141.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
56.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.5884°N
141.9801°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rvh8
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
155.0°
Min Station Distance
0.724°
RMS Residual
1.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-25 16:18:38 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 41 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan on November 29, 2025 at 23:03 UTC had a depth of 56.3 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rvh8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 29, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 41 km ENE of Hachinohe, JapanNovember 29, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rvh8/