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M4.6 Depth: 20.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-09-03 20:31:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2025 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.6
Depth
20.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 20:31:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.41450, 129.38220
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.7 km
Shallow
20.7 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

  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 125 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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