Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
lai hu nei ting
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M3.7 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on May 17, 2025 at 01:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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
ID
cffcb3a3b85f6b5e8f1ddc2e4cd37723afcdba99
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 01:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
lai hu nei ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.20000,
129.40000
Temperature
24.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Amami Airport40.0 kmStraight-line distance
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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