M 4.3 - 94 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan

December 30, 2011 at 04:59:53 UTC

Depth: 72.40 km (Intermediate)

M 4.3

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
Depth72.40 km (Intermediate)
Location42.0180N, 143.4340E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance284 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.3 mean?

A magnitude 4.3 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 72.40 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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