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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN

UTC time: 2026-02-23 15:04:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN on February 23, 2026 at 15:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 15:04:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.96850, 128.10920
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 324 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan
  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Yokoatejima
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 495 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Japan

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