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M4.0 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 06:33:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2025 at 06:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 06:33:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
jiu mi dao ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.10000, 126.80000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 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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