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M3.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 08:14:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 08:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Japan: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 08:14:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
yan mei shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.40000, 129.50000
Temperature
20.0°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
40 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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    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
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    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
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