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M3.3 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:00:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN on May 6, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:00:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.30000, 129.50000
Temperature
23.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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