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M3.4 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Erimo, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 17:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Erimo, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 30 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
M3.4
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 17:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Hokkaido Prefecture
City
Erimo
County
Horoizumi County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.90000, 143.40000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 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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