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M3.7 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 01:39:30 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 01:39:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
lai hu nei ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.20000, 129.40000
Temperature
24.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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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