M 5.1 - 16 km S of Yonakuni, Japan
December 30, 2000 at 19:42:52 UTC
Depth: 55.60 km (Shallow)
Moderate
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 5.1 mb |
| Depth | 55.60 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 24.3170N, 122.9740E |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 400 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does magnitude 5.1 mean?
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 55.60 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
47 km NE of Puli, Taiwan
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
8 km ENE of Puli, Taiwan
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
33 km NE of Puli, Taiwan
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
9 km ENE of Tainan, Taiwan
25 years ago · 17.90 km deep
42 km SSE of Yilan, Taiwan
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
23 km S of Yujing, Taiwan
25 years ago · 10.00 km deep
18 km ENE of Hualien City, Taiwan
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
61 km SE of Yilan, Taiwan
25 years ago · 42.70 km deep
23 km E of Hualien City, Taiwan
25 years ago · 51.90 km deep
22 km ESE of Hualien City, Taiwan
25 years ago · 33.00 km deep
More Earthquakes in Japan
50 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
16 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
57 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
18 hours ago · 60.39 km deep
28 km NNE of Hirara, Japan
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
34 km NW of Hirara, Japan
1 day ago · 46.20 km deep
53 km NW of Hirara, Japan
2 days ago · 10.16 km deep
123 km E of Miyako, Japan
3 days ago · 35.00 km deep
67 km NW of Hirara, Japan
4 days ago · 10.00 km deep
57 km NNW of Hirara, Japan
4 days ago · 10.00 km deep
More M5.0-6.0 Earthquakes
93 km E of Hihifo, Tonga
14 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
71 km SSE of Shihezi, China
17 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
228 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
17 hours ago · 9.34 km deep
57 km ESE of Ōfunato, Japan
18 hours ago · 60.39 km deep
69 km E of Tobelo, Indonesia
21 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
132 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia
23 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
23 hours ago · 51.93 km deep
Mid-Indian Ridge
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.