Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
M3.9 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
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About this earthquake
On December 8, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0c5f2f420b9039797ce2079ece528f5cb40beb0e
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 15:10:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000,
142.70000
Temperature
5.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 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
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Iwatesan Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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