M4.3 earthquake near Muroran, Hokkaido
1374 d ago · 12 Jan 2023, 06:46 UTC Hokkaido, Japan region
What happened
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Hokkaido, Japan region on 12 Jan 2023, 06:46 UTC at a depth of 114 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Muroran, about 25 km away in Hokkaido, Japan.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:53 UTC
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