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Earthquakes in Sapporo Today
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4.3 Latest earthquake: · August 25 07:05 · 10 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan · 56 km south
Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)
The latest earthquake within 100 km of Sapporo struck 53 days ago (07:05, August 25) near 10 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan: magnitude 4.3, depth 130.9 km, 56 km south of the centre. Within 100 km there have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 4 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near 7 km NNW of Tomakomai, Japan on November 2. The average depth is 130.9 km; 4 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher. According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a reverse (thrust) fault about 14 km to the east; there are 5 active fault segments within 50 km.
Latest earthquakes within 100 km of Sapporo
Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.
| Magnitude | Time | Place | Depth | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 07:05 August 25 | 10 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan | 132.0 km | 56 km south |
| 4.1 | 14:36 July 30 | 1 km SSW of Tomakomai, Japan | 115.4 km | 52 km southeast |
| 4.2 | 20:11 January 11 | 7 km SW of Abira, Japan | 137.9 km | 48 km southeast |
| 4.4 | 01:46 November 2 | 7 km NNW of Tomakomai, Japan | 138.1 km | 44 km southeast |
Sapporo: earthquakes per month
By magnitude (last 12 months)
Sapporo: strongest earthquakes of the past year
- 4.47 km NNW of Tomakomai, Japan
November 2 01:46 · 138.1 km deep · 44 km southeast - 4.310 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan
August 25 07:05 · 132.0 km deep · 56 km south - 4.27 km SW of Abira, Japan
January 11 20:11 · 137.9 km deep · 48 km southeast - 4.11 km SSW of Tomakomai, Japan
July 30 14:36 · 115.4 km deep · 52 km southeast
Sapporo earthquake and fault map
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Sapporo earthquake and fault map
43.062°N 141.355°E
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Frequently asked questions
- Was there an earthquake in Sapporo just now?
- No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 4.3 quake near 10 km SW of Tomakomai, Japan on August 25 (07:05).
- Is Sapporo in an earthquake zone?
- 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Sapporo in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 4.4. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
- Where is the nearest fault line to Sapporo?
- According to the GEM active fault database, the nearest active fault is a reverse (thrust) fault about 14 km to the east; there are 5 active fault segments within 50 km. Fault locations come from a regional-scale database; for site-level information consult official geological surveys.
- What should I do during an earthquake?
- Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.
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