Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1362205 |
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Event time | 2025-05-06 04:03:53 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-05 19:03:53 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-06 04:18:28 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4 |
Depth | 235.9 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Medium deep |
Mercalli scale | 2 |
Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | Asia |
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Country | Japan |
Administration area | Aomori |
Nearest settlement | Fukaura |
Distance | 113 km |
Course | WNW |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | North Pacific |
Water surface name | Japan Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.