Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hokkaido Prefecture · Matsumae
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M3.7 Earthquake near Matsumae, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Matsumae, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan) on August 28, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
030a2e99d7db22346bc7ea1875bf6bb6e8fb20d9
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 23:14:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.30000,
139.50000
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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