M4.1 Earthquake 64 km NNW of Furubira, Japan — November 9, 2026
2026-11-09 16:06:13 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 1:06 AM UTC+9 local
On November 9, 2026 at 16:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 64 km NNW of Furubira, Japan, at a depth of 224.9 km and coordinates 43.7689°, 140.2124°.
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.
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140.2124°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Furubira, Japan?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 64 km NNW of Furubira, Japan on November 9, 2026 at 16:06 UTC had a depth of 224.9 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.
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Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tx4g). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 9, 2026). M4.1 Earthquake 64 km NNW of Furubira, Japan — November 9, 2026. Retrieved November 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tx4g/