M4.6 Depth: 91.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

UTC time: 2026-05-21 21:34:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-21 21:34:41 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

25.42000, 125.96000

Temperature

25.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
Io-Torishima

Distance: 354 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
Kueishantao

Distance: 408 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
Tatun Volcanic Group

Distance: 444 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
Yokoatejima

Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

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Global (24h)

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