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M4.9 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-03 16:18:53 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
131.4 km
Source
EMSC

SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

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About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 131 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
7f3560d300d15e30f20019f2f0dc0b067b5e2ccb
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
131.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 16:18:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.92010, 123.27440
Temperature
23.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131.4 km
Intermediate
131.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 176 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan

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