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M4.8 Depth: 38.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2026-02-25 09:41:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 09:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Hokkaido, Japan Region. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
38.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 09:41:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.83000, 141.79000
Temperature
1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38 km
Shallow
38 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 52 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 101 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Toya
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 733 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Japan

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