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M3.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

UTC time: 2025-12-08 14:51:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 8, 2025 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN. With a focal depth of about 50 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

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 14:51:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
25.00000, 125.60000
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 408 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 413 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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