M 4.9 - 50 km SSW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan

December 29, 2009 at 19:23:05 UTC

Depth: 72.50 km (Intermediate)

M 4.9

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

8

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.9 mwc
Depth72.50 km (Intermediate)
Location41.9300N, 142.0750E
Community IntensityII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)8 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance371 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.9 mean?

A magnitude 4.9 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 72.50 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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