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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-05-05 06:58:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN on May 5, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 06:58:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.50000, 123.90000
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 249 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Iraya
    Distance: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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