Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 22.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
M4.9 Earthquake near VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
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About this earthquake
On April 9, 2026 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION. With a focal depth of about 22 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
77f526abe8cac8b74ed816125474b36e604db2e9
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 15:49:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
22.40340,
145.04380
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22.1 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
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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