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M4.6 Depth: 3.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-06-23 01:13:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on June 23, 2025 at 01:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 01:13:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.31400, 129.31670
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 km
3.1 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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