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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan

UTC time: 2026-02-27 06:11:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan on February 27, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 06:11:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
25.19000, 125.18000
Temperature
21.9°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

  • Submarine Volcano NNE of Iriomotejima
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -200 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Japan
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan
  • Tatun Volcanic Group
    Distance: 365 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'120 m ·Last eruption: 648 ·Taiwan
  • Io-Torishima
    Distance: 426 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 212 m ·Last eruption: 1968 ·Japan

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