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M3.7 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-04 02:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan) on September 4, 2025 at 02:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 02:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
xinhidaka ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.10000, 142.50000
Temperature
22.3°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 (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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

  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 113 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 115 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Toya
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 733 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan

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