Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
zhu fu ting
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M4.7 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan (Japan)
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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.
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Details
ID
881a69f3426e87206a2941741f18897abad7087f
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 20:55:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
zhu fu ting
Source
gfz
Coordinates
24.03000,
123.47000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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