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M4.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Urakawa, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 16:36:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 16:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Hokkaido Prefecture
City
Urakawa
County
Urakawa County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.20000, 142.90000
Temperature
22.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (32.8 km)
Regional average: 32.8 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

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