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M4.1 Earthquake 213 km W of Kaminokuni, JapanSeptember 13, 2025

2025-09-13 23:48:26 UTC (2025-09-13) · approx. 8:48 AM UTC+9 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time23:48 UTC8:48 AM UTC+9
Depth286.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates42.024°, 137.557°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On September 13, 2025 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 213 km W of Kaminokuni, Japan, at a depth of 286.5 km and coordinates 42.0242°, 137.5574°.

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 42.02°, 137.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
286.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
42.0242°N
137.5574°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qw22
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
81
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
2.912°
RMS Residual
0.96 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-03 03:58:26 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 213 km W of Kaminokuni, Japan on September 13, 2025 at 23:48 UTC had a depth of 286.5 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.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qw22). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 13, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 213 km W of Kaminokuni, JapanSeptember 13, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qw22/