Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Izu Islands, Japan region
M4.5 Earthquake near Izu Islands, Japan region
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Izu Islands, Japan region on June 20, 2026 at 13:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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
d8f6e0addaa645088934015b8f7b34a338a2e48a
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 13:12:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.88110,
142.56990
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 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 Pacific Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Pacific · about 35 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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