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M3.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 02:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on October 31, 2025 at 02:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 02:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yi jiang cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.70000, 127.80000
Temperature
27.0°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 (32.9 km)
Regional average: 32.9 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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    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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