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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2026-01-18 09:46:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 09:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Hokkaido, Japan Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 09:46:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
42.59000, 145.13000
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mashu
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Akan
    Distance: 127 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 127 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 143 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 162 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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