28 Feb 2026, 08:42 UTC · Feb 28, 3:42 AM ET

M4.5 earthquake Bonin Islands, Japan region

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region at Feb 28, 3:42 AM ET, 33 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.5 mb
Time28 Feb 2026, 08:42 UTC
Location28.403°, 142.077° – Bonin Islands, Japan region
Depth32.7 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000sfw3
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the Bonin Islands, Japan region earthquake?

Magnitude 4.5 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 33 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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