Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1353192 |
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Event time | 2025-04-24 00:07:54 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-04-23 15:07:54 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-04-24 00:19:59 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.5 |
Depth | 74.094 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Medium deep |
Mercalli scale | 4 |
Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
Data status | reviewed |
Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
Continent | Asia |
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Country | Japan |
Administration area | Aomori |
Nearest settlement | Hachinohe |
Distance | 17 km |
Course | E |
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.