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M3.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2026-02-15 07:19:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION on February 15, 2026 at 07:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 07:19:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.60000, 141.90000
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 65 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 128 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan

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