Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 508.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
M4.5 Earthquake near BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
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About this earthquake
On May 31, 2026 at 14:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near BONIN ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION. At roughly 509 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
15f65cebe222055ea0c3b03daf5c0d4247e22b26
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
508.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 14:26:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.46360,
139.84020
Temperature
24.9°C
Depth profile
Deep
508.5 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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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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