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M4.4 Depth: 0.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-07 07:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 07:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 07:33:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.30000, 125.00000
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 311 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 347 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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