16 Jul 2026, 07:49 UTC · Jul 16, 3:49 AM ET · PAGER green
M5.3 earthquake Volcano Islands, Japan region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region at Jul 16, 3:49 AM ET, 18 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.
How strong was the Volcano Islands, Japan region earthquake?
Magnitude 5.3 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 18 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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