KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 2, 2025 — A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, at 2:26 PM today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
The quake occurred at coordinates 29.1° North, 129.5° East, approximately 300 km south of Kagoshima, Japan, at a shallow depth of 10 km.
Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia. Further details on impacts in the affected region are not yet available.
The public is advised to stay informed through official channels for any updates.