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M3.5 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 10:52:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on May 28, 2025 at 10:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 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
M3.5
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 10:52:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yan mei shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.20000, 129.50000
Temperature
24.2°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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 130 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
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  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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