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M3.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-07-31 18:12:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN on July 31, 2025 at 18:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 18:12:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.50000, 125.40000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 350 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 395 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 470 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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