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M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION

UTC time: 2025-07-18 16:36:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2025 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near HOKKAIDO, JAPAN REGION. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 16:36:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.16000, 144.78000
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

  • Akan
    Distance: 150 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'499 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Mashu
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 857 m ·Last eruption: 1080 ·Japan
  • Kussharo
    Distance: 164 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 574 m ·Last eruption: 1320 ·Japan
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Maruyama
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'013 m ·Last eruption: 1898 ·Japan
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 211 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan

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