16 Apr 2026, 17:19 UTC · Apr 16, 1:19 PM ET

M4.8 earthquake Volcano Islands, Japan region

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region at Apr 16, 1:19 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.8 mb
Time16 Apr 2026, 17:19 UTC
Location24.084°, 143.065° – Volcano Islands, Japan region
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000sqla
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the Volcano Islands, Japan region earthquake?

Magnitude 4.8 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

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

Were there aftershocks?

1 earthquakes within 100 km in the following two weeks are in our records, the strongest M4.4.

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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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