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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 16:01:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2025 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-05 16:01:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
lai hu nei ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.00000, 129.10000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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