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M4.7 Depth: 70.9 km

M4.7 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-10 11:45:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 10, 2025 at 11:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
70.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-10 11:45:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.68840, 129.87690
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.9 km
Intermediate
70.9 km
70.9 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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