23 Apr 2026, 16:49 UTC · Apr 23, 12:49 PM ET

M4.6 earthquake Volcano Islands, Japan region

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region at Apr 23, 12:49 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.

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under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.6 mb
Time23 Apr 2026, 16:49 UTC
Location23.119°, 142.450° – Volcano Islands, Japan region
Depth10.0 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus7000shag
Within 100 km

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4.5Volcano Islands, Japan regionJun 29, 2:54 AM
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4.4Volcano Islands, Japan regionSep 22, 2:53 AM
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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 10 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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