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M3.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-14 12:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 12:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 12:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
gong gu dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.70000, 125.30000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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