Earthquake SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN (5.5 mb) (2025-04-08 15:26:34 UTC)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN, at 2025-04-08 15:26:34 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.5
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250408_0000162
Nearest Places
- Kama-iwa / 19.29 km
- Kangoku-iwa / 19.33 km
- Tobiishi-hana / 19.92 km
- Hanare-iwa / 24.37 km
- Higashi-iwa / 28.69 km
Comment
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1.7
SWITZERLAND
Time:
Depth: -1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -1.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
7 km SE of Warner Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 15.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
CENTRAL TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.9
10 km N of Banning, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.56 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
51 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 116.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 116.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.9
SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
TAIWAN REGION
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 25.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.4
47 km N of Yonakuni, Japan
Time:
Depth: 124.37 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 124.37 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.0
SOUTHWESTERN RYUKYU ISL., JAPAN
Time:
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)