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M3.3 Depth: 80.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Hamanaka, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 03:54:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Hamanaka, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — deeper than the regional average (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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