M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-12-30 08:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 30, 2025 at 08:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-30 08:48:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Japan

City

yi xian ting

Source

emsc

Coordinates

27.70000, 128.70000

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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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