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M3.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 17:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan) on September 5, 2025 at 17:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 17:51:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
liu~ke suo cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00000, 141.50000
Temperature
23.1°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 (35.1 km)
Regional average: 35.1 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: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan
  • Hakkodasan
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'585 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Japan
  • Towada
    Distance: 75 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'011 m ·Last eruption: 915 ·Japan
  • Esan
    Distance: 94 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Iwakisan
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'625 m ·Last eruption: 1863 ·Japan
  • Hachimantai
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'613 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Japan

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