Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
shi dao cun
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M4.3 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on June 28, 2025 at 00:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.
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Details
ID
eb8e61043e2a6cb40b28fe9d5ca80a6296afa06a
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 00:15:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.41420,
129.32980
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.8 km
10.8 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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