M3.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-30 22:34:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on June 30, 2025 at 22:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-30 22:34:30 UTC
Local time
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.40000, 129.30000
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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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    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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