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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 18:59:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 18:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
dang bie ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.40000, 141.60000
Temperature
-4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (34.9 km)
Regional average: 34.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Shikotsu
    Distance: 81 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'320 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan
  • Tokachidake
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'077 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Japan
  • Yoteizan
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'888 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Japan
  • Niseko
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'308 m ·Last eruption: -4900 ·Japan
  • Taisetsuzan
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'291 m ·Last eruption: 1739 ·Japan
  • Kuttara
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 549 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Japan

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