Earthquake M6.1 – Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan
Origin Time (UTC)
04:04:49 03.07.26
Magnitude
6.1 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
25.990000°N 125.860000°E
Energy Release
21.30 kt (1.4 x Hir.)
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan on July 3, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 21.30 kt of TNT (1.4 x hir.). The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
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04:11:30
12/07/2026
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4.3
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123 km SSE of Miyakojima, Japan
23.7163°N 125.6339°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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16:22:00
09/07/2026
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4.7
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Off the northwest Coast of Miyakojima Island
25.5000°N 125.0000°E |
90 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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15:05:00
06/07/2026
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2.9
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Adjacent Sea of Okinawa Main Island
26.3000°N 127.4000°E |
50 KM |
GFZ
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MAP
EVENT
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03:53:00
03/07/2026
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5.0
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Off the northwest Coast of Miyakojima Island
26.0000°N 125.9000°E |
0 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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04:59:00
30/06/2026
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4.3
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Adjacent Sea of Miyakojima Island
25.0000°N 125.6000°E |
50 KM |
EMSC, GFZ
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MAP
EVENT
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