Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Volcano Islands, Japan region
M4.9 Earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Volcano Islands, Japan region on October 5, 2026 at 07:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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
44bfa8c355cc7c0b1fc81a15f1c934e70cc14882
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 07:13:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
22.84880,
144.04420
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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 77 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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