Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
yi jiang cun
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M3.2 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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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.
Details
ID
7b9135e2c3f3d6a1596725d909fcd8f5efbefde7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 02:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
yi jiang cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.70000,
127.80000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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