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M4.4 Depth: 123.5 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Tsurui, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 02:39:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Tsurui, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan) on July 12, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
123.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 02:39:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Hokkaido Prefecture
City
Tsurui
County
Akan County
Village
Tsurui
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.21280, 144.26820
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.5 km
Intermediate
123.5 km
123.5 km — deeper than the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Akan
    Distance: 28 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 46 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 47 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'692 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 113 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan

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