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M3.7 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Urakawa, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 07:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Urakawa, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan) on June 15, 2026 at 07:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 07:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
State
Hokkaido Prefecture
City
Urakawa
County
Urakawa County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.30000, 143.00000
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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