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M3.7 Depth: 100.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 02:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 02:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Shibecha, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 km — deeper than the regional average (35.9 km)
Regional average: 35.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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