Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hokkaido Prefecture · Erimo
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M3.5 Earthquake near Erimo, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On August 19, 2026 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Erimo, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 40 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
1082e4ec8473bbc20080047524adeec5a5e542c1
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:55:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.90000,
143.10000
Temperature
21.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to 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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Tokachidake Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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