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M3.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Shintoku, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 14:13:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Shintoku, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

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

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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