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M4.9 Depth: 75.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

UTC time: 2025-07-17 08:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan on July 17, 2025 at 08:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 08:03:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
25.82000, 125.89000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 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: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 326 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 441 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 452 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

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