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M3.7 Earthquake near Niikappu, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 17:31:30 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
90.0 km
Source
EMSC

Hokkaido Prefecture · Niikappu

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About this earthquake

On October 23, 2026 at 17:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Niikappu, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
7985286ef9addab4e6d136975425f240676b835b
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 17:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Hokkaido Prefecture
City
Niikappu
County
Niikappu County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.40000, 142.20000
Temperature
7.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (34 km)
Regional average: 34 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 108 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 617 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Toya
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 733 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake Activity reported
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Yoteizan
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'898 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Japan

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries

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