M7.6 earthquake near Hitokawame, Aomori
312 d ago · 8 Dec 2025, 14:15 UTC 2025 Aomori Prefecture, Japan Earthquake
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What happened
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck 2025 Aomori Prefecture, Japan Earthquake on 8 Dec 2025, 14:15 UTC at a depth of 41 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Hitokawame, about 74 km away in Aomori, Japan.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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