M 4.5 - Izu Islands, Japan region

December 30, 2005 at 22:35:47 UTC

Depth: 29.40 km (Shallow)

M 4.5

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.5 mb
Depth29.40 km (Shallow)
Location32.1400N, 141.8270E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance312 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.5 mean?

A magnitude 4.5 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 29.40 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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