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M4.9 Depth: 79.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region

UTC time: 2026-01-06 04:31:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 04:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Bonin Islands, Japan region. At around 79 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
79.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 04:31:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
27.64610, 141.51050
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.2 km
Intermediate
79.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Doyo Seamount
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -590 m ·Japan
  • Nishinoshima
    Distance: 77 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 100 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Japan
  • Mokuyo Seamount
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -933 m ·Japan
  • Kaikata Seamount
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -165 m ·Japan
  • Suiyo Seamount
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -991 m ·Japan
  • Kaitoku Seamount
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -95 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Japan

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