Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
M3.5 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN on October 7, 2026 at 07:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
82fb7be758038a40118d43deb07f5a070274b92b
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-07 07:03:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.70000,
130.50000
Temperature
25.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 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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