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M5.7 Depth: 24.0 km

M5.7 Earthquake near 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan

UTC time: 2025-03-08 18:54:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan on March 8, 2025 at 18:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-08 18:54:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.68650, 130.19200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Amami76.4 kmSW41'390
Kanoya306.5 kmN101'096
Kagoshima322.1 kmN595'049

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoerabujima
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 657 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Japan

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5
First 24 hours8
First 72 hours10
Strongest subsequent eventM5.5
M4.82025-03-08 18:57:13 UTC6.4 km69 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.42025-03-08 19:05:01 UTC9.2 km55 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.42025-03-08 19:07:04 UTC7.5 km56 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.52025-03-08 23:42:51 UTC6.5 kmRyukyu Islands, Japan M4.72025-03-09 00:09:19 UTC6.9 km57 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.92025-03-09 04:20:52 UTC1.9 km62 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.12025-03-09 04:24:23 UTC10.8 km57 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.22025-03-09 05:57:57 UTC3.6 km62 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.72025-03-11 00:26:50 UTC12.4 km70 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M5.02025-03-11 02:10:43 UTC8.6 kmRyukyu Islands, Japan M4.72025-03-17 09:22:25 UTC86.1 km94 km S of Koshima, Japan M4.52025-03-24 09:16:29 UTC14.5 km76 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M5.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.710.0 km22.6 km
NNSNM5.822.0 km4.3 km
USGSM5.724.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.42025-02-03 19:14:56 UTC72.7 km132 km E of Tatsugō, Japan M5.12025-02-03 19:14:59 UTC83.8 kmSoutheast of Ryukyu Islands M4.92025-01-15 19:22:02 UTC10.4 km60 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan M4.62025-01-17 05:02:55 UTC94.1 km84 km S of Koshima, Japan M4.42025-03-06 07:41:22 UTC74.7 km101 km S of Yudomari, Japan

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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