Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hokkaido Prefecture · Urakawa
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M3.7 Earthquake near Urakawa, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)
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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 M3.6.
Details
ID
d5591f3c67f4467736eaab536ef9f2c28a920383
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 07:33:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.30000,
143.00000
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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
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Tokachidake Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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