Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
M3.9 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION on January 15, 2026 at 17:58 UTC. 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7686330ae455c5b318cb0d0c27aece90b09b217a
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 17:58:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.90000,
145.50000
Temperature
-1.8°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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