Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Bonin Islands, Japan region
M4.7 Earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region
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About this earthquake
On May 31, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Bonin Islands, Japan region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
869088503b0ecc25fea1d06af3873a338ae22649
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 19:46:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
26.46800,
143.66350
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
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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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