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M3.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-12-08 15:10:30 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 156 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Iwatesan
    Distance: 192 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'038 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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