Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shi dao cun
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M3.9 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on June 23, 2025 at 13:40 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
c9c75ee9fc5b3a1befd7a60cb2150f84b461c360
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 13:40:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.36490,
129.32170
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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