Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 51.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
M4.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF HOKKAIDO, JAPAN
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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
ID
361af6343a9ef97eaa1c17517ec6e03df3cc8293
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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