M4.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Hokkaido region

UTC time: 2025-12-11 17:04:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Hokkaido region. With a focal depth of about 40 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 17:04:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
41.15000, 143.11000
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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