Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1401242 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-07-03 23:40:30 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-07-03 14:40:30 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-07-03 23:49:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4 |
| Depth | 30 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 2 |
| Possible effects | A few people might notice movement if they are at rest and/or on the upper floors of tall buildings. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Administration area | Kagoshima |
| Nearest settlement | Nakanoshima |
| Distance | 69 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | North Pacific |
| Water surface name | Eastern China Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.