Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shi dao cun
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M4.6 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On July 2, 2025 at 05:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a411b9f8a0a749caf0aa5f217243d074e9311e81
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 05:22:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.21990,
129.37810
Temperature
29.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than 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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