Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shi dao cun
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M4.9 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2025 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2bee8bc312648d4609c8ee4a088b7f77578e1e76
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 12:55:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.52290,
129.63870
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — close to the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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