M4.1 Earthquake 215 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan — June 9, 2024
2024-06-09 17:25:02 UTC (2024-06-09) · approx. 2:25 AM UTC+9 local
On June 9, 2024 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 deep-focus earthquake struck 215 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan, at a depth of 389.1 km and coordinates 32.4572°, 137.7426°.
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.
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137.7426°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Kushimoto, Japan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 215 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan on June 9, 2024 at 17:25 UTC had a depth of 389.1 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.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000mrdj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 9, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake 215 km ESE of Kushimoto, Japan — June 9, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mrdj/