Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
shi dao cun
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M3.1 Earthquake near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near RYUKYU ISLANDS, JAPAN (Japan) on August 3, 2025 at 10:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
ed6bc75d1087f2ca013876b42ed1cd17dce25999
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 10:15:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
shi dao cun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
29.40000,
129.40000
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 968 Catalogue entries
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