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M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-06-02 03:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 03:35:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.70000, 130.10000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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