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M4.8 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Hokkaido, Japan Region

UTC time: 2026-01-06 18:04:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Hokkaido, Japan Region on January 6, 2026 at 18:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 18:04:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
41.47000, 142.16000
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 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

  • Osorezan
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 91 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Hokkaido-Komagatake
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'131 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 150 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan

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