M 4.1 - 137 km S of Kushiro, Japan

December 30, 2015 at 02:28:08 UTC

Depth: 30.61 km (Shallow)

M 4.1

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.1 mb
Depth30.61 km (Shallow)
Location41.7416N, 144.2974E
Community IntensityI (Not Felt)
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance259 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.1 mean?

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 30.61 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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