M4.2 Earthquake 16 km WSW of Urakawa, Japan — May 28, 2024
2024-05-28 23:22:36 UTC (2024-05-28) · approx. 9:22 AM UTC+10 local
On May 28, 2024 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 16 km WSW of Urakawa, Japan, at a depth of 69.5 km and coordinates 42.0972°, 142.6006°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
142.6006°E
Technical Information
Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Urakawa, Japan?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 16 km WSW of Urakawa, Japan on May 28, 2024 at 23:22 UTC had a depth of 69.5 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Actions
Location
Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mnnd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, May 28, 2024). M4.2 Earthquake 16 km WSW of Urakawa, Japan — May 28, 2024. Retrieved August 6, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mnnd/