Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
zhu fu ting
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M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan)
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About this earthquake
On July 1, 2025 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f95ef64fe14f27fc746d6aa09a1a205c4dc391a6
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 20:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
zhu fu ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.00000,
123.60000
Temperature
28.9°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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