A shallow and strong Magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck in the Sea of Japan 55 kilometer from Kanazawa, Japan in the evening of Tuesday November 26th, 2024. Around 10 million people have been exposed to shaking.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Sea of Japan, 38 kilometers (24 mi) off the coast of Japan, 55 kilometer north-northwest of Kanazawa in Ishikawa. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
Date and Time: | Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo Time) - Nov 26, 2024 13:47 Universal Time. |
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Location: | 55 km NNW of Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan. Coordinates 37°2'54"N 136°20'57"E. |
Map: | Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
Magnitude: | MAG 6.1 Detected by 73 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.036 . |
Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
Max. Intensity: | VI
Strong On the Modified Mercalli Scale. |
Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Minimal impact predicted
Based on scientific estimates by the US Geographic Survey (USGS), the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities, and a 96% chance that the number of fatalities falls no higher than 10.
The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact, and a 96% chance that the economic impact of this earthquake falls no higher than 10 million USD.
Roughly 10 million people exposed to shaking
The USGS has published a report estimating the number of people exposed to this earthquake. Acoording to their analysis, roughly 10 million have been exposed to shaking at an MMI level of II or higher.
An estimated 14,150 people were exposed to level VI. At this level, strong shaking and probably light damage can be expected. Intensity level III was experienced by a large group of people (around 4.9 million). In their region, weak shaking and probably no damage can be expected. All exposure to shaking was within the borders of Japan .
People | MMI Level | Shaking | Damage |
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0 | I |
Not noticable | None |
0 | II |
Very weak | None |
4,919,000 | III |
Weak | Probably none |
4,511,000 | IV |
Light | Likely none |
957,200 | V |
Moderate | Very light |
14,150 | VI |
Strong | Light |
0 | VII |
Very Strong | Moderate |
0 | VIII |
Severe | Moderate to heavy |
0 | IX |
Violent | Heavy |
0 | X |
Extreme | Very heavy |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Japan . Located 43 kilometer (27 mi) west-northwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Hakui (Ishikawa, Japan) is the nearest significant population center. The intensity of shaking and damage in Hakui is estimated to be around level VI on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (strong shaking, probably light damage).
Multiple large cities are in proximity of today's earthquake. Tokyo is located 335 km to the east-southeast (intensity unknown, possibly low). Yokohama is located 346 km to the east-southeast (intensity unknown, possibly low). Nagoya is located 214 km to the south-southeast (intensity unknown, possibly low).
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake. Where available, the estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale in each place is included. Places where this information is omitted likely experienced little impact.
Overview of nearby places
Distance | Place | Intensity (MMI) |
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43 km (27 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Hakui Ishikawa, Japan. |
VI
Strong |
53 km (33 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Anamizu Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
55 km (34 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Kanazawa Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
55 km (34 mi) SE from epicenter |
Tsubata Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
55 km (34 mi) E from epicenter |
Nanao Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
61 km (38 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Himimachi Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
62 km (39 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Nonoichi Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
62 km (39 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Matsutō Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
68 km (42 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Takaoka Toyama, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
71 km (44 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Nishishinminato Toyama, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
71 km (44 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Tsurugi-asahimachi Ishikawa, Japan. |
IV
Light |
72 km (45 mi) S from epicenter |
Komatsu Ishikawa, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
72 km (45 mi) SE from epicenter |
Fukumitsu Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
73 km (45 mi) SE from epicenter |
Nanto-shi Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
86 km (53 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Toyama Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
88 km (55 mi) SE from epicenter |
Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
94 km (58 mi) S from epicenter |
Mikuni Fukui, Japan. |
IV
Light |
96 km (60 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Namerikawa Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
97 km (60 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Uozu Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
98 km (61 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Kamiichi Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
99 km (62 mi) E from epicenter |
Kurobe-shi Toyama, Japan. |
IV
Light |
100 km (62 mi) S from epicenter |
Maruoka Fukui, Japan. |
V
Moderate |
110 km (68 mi) S from epicenter |
Fukui-shi Fukui, Japan. |
IV
Light |
119 km (74 mi) S from epicenter |
Ono Fukui, Japan. |
IV
Light |
123 km (76 mi) S from epicenter |
Sabae Fukui, Japan. |
IV
Light |
128 km (80 mi) S from epicenter |
Takefu Fukui, Japan. |
IV
Light |
130 km (81 mi) SE from epicenter |
Takayama Gifu, Japan. |
IV
Light |
158 km (98 mi) S from epicenter |
Tsuruga Fukui, Japan. |
IV
Light |
168 km (104 mi) E from epicenter |
Jōetsu Niigata, Japan. |
IV
Light |
169 km (105 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Nagano Nagano, Japan. |
III
Weak |
170 km (106 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Matsumoto Nagano, Japan. |
III
Weak |
184 km (114 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Gifu-shi Gifu, Japan. |
IV
Light |
187 km (116 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Ueda Nagano, Japan. |
III
Weak |
187 km (116 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Kakamigahara Gifu, Japan. |
IV
Light |
190 km (118 mi) S from epicenter |
Ōgaki Gifu, Japan. |
IV
Light |
199 km (124 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Ichinomiya Aichi, Japan. |
IV
Light |
200 km (124 mi) S from epicenter |
Hikone Shiga, Japan. |
IV
Light |
208 km (129 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Kasugai Aichi, Japan. |
III
Weak |
214 km (133 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Nagoya Aichi, Japan. |
|
230 km (143 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Toyota Aichi, Japan. |
|
232 km (144 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Kyoto Kyoto, Japan. |
|
233 km (145 mi) S from epicenter |
Yokkaichi Mie, Japan. |
|
245 km (152 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Okazaki Aichi, Japan. |
|
251 km (156 mi) SE from epicenter |
Kōfu Yamanashi, Japan. |
III
Weak |
252 km (157 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Niigata Niigata, Japan. |
|
254 km (158 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Maebashi Gunma, Japan. |
|
256 km (159 mi) SW from epicenter |
Tottori Tottori, Japan. |
III
Weak |
256 km (159 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Hirakata Ōsaka, Japan. |
|
267 km (166 mi) S from epicenter |
Nara-shi Nara, Japan. |
|
273 km (170 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Osaka Ōsaka, Japan. |
|
273 km (170 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Amagasaki Hyōgo, Japan. |
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275 km (171 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Nishinomiya-hama Hyōgo, Japan. |
|
282 km (175 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Kobe Hyōgo, Japan. |
|
285 km (177 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Sakai Ōsaka, Japan. |
|
289 km (180 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Hamamatsu Shizuoka, Japan. |
|
294 km (183 mi) SE from epicenter |
Shizuoka Shizuoka, Japan. |
|
319 km (198 mi) E from epicenter |
Utsunomiya Tochigi, Japan. |
|
322 km (200 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Saitama Saitama, Japan. |
|
333 km (207 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Minato Wakayama, Japan. |
|
335 km (208 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Tokyo Tokyo, Japan. |
|
343 km (213 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Matsue Shimane, Japan. |
|
344 km (214 mi) SW from epicenter |
Okayama Okayama, Japan. |
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346 km (215 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Yokohama Kanagawa, Japan. |
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359 km (223 mi) E from epicenter |
Kōriyama Fukushima, Japan. |
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366 km (227 mi) SW from epicenter |
Takamatsu Kagawa, Japan. |
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369 km (229 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Tokushima Tokushima, Japan. |
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374 km (232 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Chiba Chiba, Japan. |
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374 km (232 mi) E from epicenter |
Mito Ibaraki, Japan. |
|
377 km (234 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Yamagata Yamagata, Japan. |
|
391 km (243 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Shiroishi Miyagi, Japan. |
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392 km (244 mi) SW from epicenter |
Fukuyama Hirochima, Japan. |
Earthquake Intensity Map
The graph below overlays a map of the region around the epicenter with earthquake intensity data provided by the US Geographic Survey. The highest intensity level detected for this earthquake is VI.
Shaking reported by 54 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 54 people have reported shaking in 25 places, all within Japan.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan: 10 people.
- Kyōto, Kyōto, Japan: 9 people.
- Ōsaka, Ōsaka, Japan: 8 people.
- Takayama, Gifu, Japan: 3 people.
- Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan: 3 people.
- Nagano, Nagano, Japan: 2 people.
- Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan: 1 person.
- Izumi, Ōsaka, Japan: 1 person.
- Takaoka, Toyama, Japan: 1 person.
- Tokyo, Tokio, Japan: 1 person.
52 Aftershocks detected
This main shock was followed by 52 smaller aftershocks. Just 4 hrs after this main shock, an earthquake measuring MAG-4.9 was detected 6 km (4 mi) east-southeast of this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
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Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 6.1 |
Nov 26, 2024 22:47 (Tokyo Time) | - |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
20 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:07 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
27 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:13 (Tokyo Time) | 15 km (9 mi) S from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
30 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:17 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
38 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:25 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
41 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:28 (Tokyo Time) | 15 km (9 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
43 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:30 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
46 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:33 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
49 mins later Nov 26, 2024 23:36 (Tokyo Time) | 14 km (9 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
1 hr later Nov 26, 2024 23:50 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
1 hr later Nov 26, 2024 23:52 (Tokyo Time) | 3 km (2 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:17 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:20 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:30 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:37 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:42 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:45 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 00:59 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
3 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 01:42 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
3 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 01:46 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
3 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 01:48 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
3 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 02:10 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
3 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 02:13 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (5 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.9 |
4 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 02:19 (Tokyo Time) | 6 km (4 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
4 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 02:22 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
4 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 03:08 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
5 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 03:46 (Tokyo Time) | 14 km (9 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
5 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 03:49 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
5 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 03:55 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
5 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 04:03 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
5 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 04:12 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
6 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 04:17 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
9 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 07:50 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
9 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 08:03 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
13 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 11:29 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.9 |
14 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 12:48 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
14 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 12:51 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
14 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 13:01 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.1 |
14 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 13:04 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.2 |
16 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 15:01 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
17 hrs later Nov 27, 2024 16:05 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
1 day later Nov 27, 2024 23:08 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.3 |
1 day later Nov 28, 2024 00:32 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
1 day later Nov 28, 2024 06:14 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
2 days later Nov 28, 2024 17:16 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.5 |
2 days later Nov 28, 2024 17:31 (Tokyo Time) | 14 km (9 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 days later Nov 28, 2024 19:22 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
2 days later Nov 28, 2024 20:19 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 days later Nov 28, 2024 23:08 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.8 |
2 days later Nov 29, 2024 00:45 (Tokyo Time) | 14 km (9 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.7 |
3 days later Nov 29, 2024 12:57 (Tokyo Time) | 91 km (56 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 3.5 |
3 days later Nov 29, 2024 17:43 (Tokyo Time) | 7 km (4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
Aftershock | M 4.0 |
3 days later Nov 29, 2024 18:22 (Tokyo Time) | 17 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since January 1st, 2024, when a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit 45 km (28 mi) further east-northeast. An even stronger magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck on January 1st, 2024.
In total, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 years.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
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Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 02/12/24 13:08 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.