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M3.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 03:34:30 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 03:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
pu he ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.30000, 143.00000
Temperature
9.4°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 (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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    Distance: 140 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
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    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'291 m ·Last eruption: 1739 ·Japan
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    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan

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