M4.4 Earthquake in the Bonin Islands, Japan region — November 15, 2024
2024-11-15 18:51:20 UTC (2024-11-15) · approx. 3:51 AM UTC+9 local
On November 15, 2024 at 18:51 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 deep-focus earthquake struck in the Bonin Islands, Japan region, at a depth of 529.1 km and coordinates 27.8364°, 139.4118°.
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.
Earthquake Details
139.4118°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake in the Bonin Islands, Japan region?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck in the Bonin Islands, Japan region on November 15, 2024 at 18:51 UTC had a depth of 529.1 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ns24). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 15, 2024). M4.4 Earthquake in the Bonin Islands, Japan region — November 15, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ns24/