Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shi dao cun
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M3.5 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on July 16, 2025 at 12:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
78fc5ef6495e8179331ac6eeda7c18cc13622d68
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 12:25:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.40000,
129.40000
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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