Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1352031 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-23 02:25:28 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-22 17:25:28 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-23 02:42:22 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 34.783 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Administration area | Fukushima |
| Nearest settlement | Oyauchi |
| Distance | 138 km |
| Course | ESE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.