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M3.5 Depth: 60.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-11-25 01:44:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on November 25, 2025 at 01:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-25 01:44:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
jiu mi dao ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.20000, 127.00000
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper 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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