M 4.2 - 27 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan

December 29, 2005 at 09:32:12 UTC

Depth: 222.80 km (Intermediate)

M 4.2

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
Depth222.80 km (Intermediate)
Location36.2780N, 137.5860E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance271 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.2 mean?

A magnitude 4.2 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 222.80 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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