M3.1 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nemuro, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 20:25:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Nemuro, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan) on July 14, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 20:25:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

State

Hokkaido Prefecture

City

Nemuro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

43.10000, 145.80000

Temperature

17.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 km — close to the regional average (35.9 km)

Regional average: 35.9 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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