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M4.6 Depth: 54.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2026-05-11 02:27:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 02:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Hokkaido, Japan Region. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.6
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 02:27:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.11000, 142.41000
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 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: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 129 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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