Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Hokkaido Prefecture · Nemuro
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M3.7 Earthquake near Nemuro, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Nemuro, Hokkaido Prefecture (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
dc4a1ec89edf14d8218be9c4d0ea471314a6d608
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 16:46:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.20000,
145.70000
Temperature
14.9°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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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