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M3.9 Depth: 140.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-01-25 21:55:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN on January 25, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 21:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.70000, 128.60000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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