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M4.9 Depth: 98.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-18 07:35:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 07:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands. At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 07:35:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
24.99000, 124.00000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 247 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

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