Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
pu he ting
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M3.6 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2025 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
4440ce3b82252db62ea5179d03a7db69fa27584e
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 03:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
pu he ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.30000,
143.00000
Temperature
9.4°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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