M 4.7 - 16 km E of Daigo, Japan

December 30, 2011 at 23:11:07 UTC

Depth: 24.20 km (Shallow)

M 4.7

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

6

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.7 mb
Depth24.20 km (Shallow)
Location36.7530N, 140.5290E
Community IntensityII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)6 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance341 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.7 mean?

A magnitude 4.7 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 24.20 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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