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M4.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (Japan)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 20:55:30 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 20:55:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Japan
City
zhu fu ting
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.00000, 123.60000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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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