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M4.9 Depth: 27.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

UTC time: 2025-07-11 07:09:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan on July 11, 2025 at 07:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-11 07:09:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.05000, 125.82000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 401 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 449 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 489 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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