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M3.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 06:03:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 06:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 50 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 06:03:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
gong gu dao shi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.80000, 125.30000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (35.3 km)
Regional average: 35.3 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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