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M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 08:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on July 2, 2025 at 08:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 08:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.20000, 129.20000
Temperature
29.8°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

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