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M3.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-03-06 02:25:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN on March 6, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 02:25:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.50000, 129.60000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 151 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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