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M3.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 23:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on January 1, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 23:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yi xian ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.70000, 128.80000
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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

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    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
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    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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