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M4.6 Depth: 135.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:34:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN on April 5, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
135.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:34:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.85790, 123.06600
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.2 km
Intermediate
135.2 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: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 157 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 500 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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