4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 57 km ENE of Misawa, JapanJune 10, 2024

2024-06-10 23:04:11 UTC (2024-06-10) · approx. 8:04 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time23:04 UTC8:04 AM UTC+9
Depth58.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.910°, 142.010°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 10, 2024 at 23:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 57 km ENE of Misawa, Japan, at a depth of 58.6 km and coordinates 40.9095°, 142.0100°.

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 40.91°, 142.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
58.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.9095°N
142.0100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000mt7s
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
150.0°
Min Station Distance
0.727°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2024-08-23 18:04:43 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Misawa, Japan?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 57 km ENE of Misawa, Japan on June 10, 2024 at 23:04 UTC had a depth of 58.6 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: us7000mt7s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, June 10, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake 57 km ENE of Misawa, JapanJune 10, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000mt7s/