Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
lai hu nei ting
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M4.2 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on July 23, 2025 at 22:55 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 clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
8745de0037b1b7458ba365e1e8b124e72a07e2b8
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 22:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
lai hu nei ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.20000,
129.20000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (33.6 km)
Regional average: 33.6 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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