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M4.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 20:55:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan (Japan). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 20:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhu fu ting
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.03000, 123.47000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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