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M4.1 Earthquake 22 km E of Rausu, JapanMarch 11, 2025

2025-03-11 12:30:11 UTC (2025-03-11) · approx. 10:30 PM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time12:30 UTC10:30 PM UTC+10
Depth160.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates43.980°, 145.467°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 11, 2025 at 12:30 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 22 km E of Rausu, Japan, at a depth of 160.5 km and coordinates 43.9801°, 145.4666°.

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 43.98°, 145.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
160.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
43.9801°N
145.4666°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000plcs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
142.0°
Min Station Distance
2.077°
RMS Residual
0.86 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-16 17:30:08 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 22 km E of Rausu, Japan on March 11, 2025 at 12:30 UTC had a depth of 160.5 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000plcs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 11, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 22 km E of Rausu, JapanMarch 11, 2025. Retrieved May 16, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000plcs/