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M4.9 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-27 04:17:06 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on June 27, 2025 at 04:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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.

Details

ID
aa5908e6eb5db7e1c0b5a45eeb43c6962a2f037c
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
17.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-27 04:17:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.32470, 129.62940
Temperature
28.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.6 km
Shallow
17.6 km
17.6 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

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