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M4.7 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

UTC time: 2026-03-05 16:37:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 5, 2026 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 16:37:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
25.29000, 125.01000
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 348 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 430 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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