Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 38.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Volcano Islands, Japan region
M4.9 Earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region
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About this earthquake
On September 2, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Volcano Islands, Japan region. With a focal depth of about 38 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
103e3765659ea338c051e5104c5cba2a9070b540
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-02 13:53:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.86190,
144.06000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.4 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the Mariana Plate.
Near the boundary Mariana ↔ Pacific · about 75 km away
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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