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M3.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-28 23:15:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 23:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000, 142.00000
Temperature
4.8°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
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: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 109 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 113 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Iwakisan
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'625 m ·Last eruption: 1863 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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