Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
M3.9 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN
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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
ID
ded38cfd1bb563826043d68346394126b9fd5b85
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 21:55:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.70000,
128.60000
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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