Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
M3.0 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION
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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
ID
7b0980777565222bcf8b2d034b74da47bf007910
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 23:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000,
142.00000
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
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
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.
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