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M4.1 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2026-03-10 11:56:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION on March 10, 2026 at 11:56 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-10 11:56:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.83000, 143.21000
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Esan
    Distance: 169 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 618 m ·Last eruption: 1874 ·Japan
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 178 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan
  • Osorezan
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1787 ·Japan

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