M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-06-04 03:34:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 03:34:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.50000, 128.90000
Temperature
26.1°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
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

  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 79 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan
  • Akusekijima
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 555 m ·Japan
  • Suwanosejima
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 796 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Japan
  • Nakanoshima
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 979 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Japan
  • Kuchinoshima
    Distance: 292 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 628 m ·Last eruption: 1190 ·Japan

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