Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hokkaido Prefecture · Urakawa
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M4.0 Earthquake near Urakawa, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Urakawa, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan) on August 23, 2026 at 16:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
3690a5112eba1c5f29d00b5fbe33646564b6cce2
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 16:36:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.20000,
142.90000
Temperature
22.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
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Tokachidake Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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