20 Sept 2025, 11:23 UTC · Sep 20, 7:23 AM ET

M4.6 earthquake Volcano Islands, Japan region

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region at Sep 20, 7:23 AM ET, 148 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.6 mb
Time20 Sept 2025, 11:23 UTC
Location25.400°, 141.115° – Volcano Islands, Japan region
Depth147.7 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000rgwj
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the Volcano Islands, Japan region earthquake?

Magnitude 4.6 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 148 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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