Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN
M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7bf23da747d7662ea062af3f6a9c054fb0f54b78
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 20:17:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.20000,
125.20000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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