M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-01 17:32:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 17:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 17:32:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

City

yi xian ting

Source

emsc

Coordinates

27.60000, 128.80000

Temperature

16.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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