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M4.3 Depth: 51.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-22 16:37:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN on February 22, 2026 at 16:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
51.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 16:37:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.87350, 146.06550
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.9 km
Shallow
51.9 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

  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Mashu
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 152 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan
  • Rausudake
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'660 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 156 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan

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