Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 255704 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2020-09-03 03:05:00 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2020-09-03 12:05:00 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2020-09-03 03:10:46 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.1 |
| Depth | 50 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| 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 | automatic |
| Data provider | Japan Meteorological Agency |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Administration area | Iwate |
| Nearest settlement | Tanohama |
| Distance | 17 km |
| Course | E |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | North Pacific Ocean |