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M3.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 22:39:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2025 at 22:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 30 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
M3.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-18 22:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
gong gu dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.90000, 125.40000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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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