M3.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 22:35:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan) on July 18, 2025 at 22:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 22:35:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
tian yan ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.90000, 141.80000
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

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