4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 4 km ENE of Kemigawa, JapanMarch 29, 2025

2025-03-29 23:47:39 UTC (2025-03-29) · approx. 8:47 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time23:47 UTC8:47 AM UTC+9
Depth75.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates35.664°, 140.112°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On March 29, 2025 at 23:47 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 4 km ENE of Kemigawa, Japan, at a depth of 75.8 km and coordinates 35.6638°, 140.1115°.

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 35.66°, 140.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
75.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
35.6638°N
140.1115°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pnqq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
149.0°
Min Station Distance
1.772°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-06 21:12:27 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 4 km ENE of Kemigawa, Japan on March 29, 2025 at 23:47 UTC had a depth of 75.8 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: us7000pnqq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 29, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 4 km ENE of Kemigawa, JapanMarch 29, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pnqq/