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M4.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Izu Islands, Japan region

UTC time: 2026-06-20 13:12:59 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 13:12:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
30.88110, 142.56990
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
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

  • Izu-Torishima
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 394 m ·Last eruption: 2002 ·Japan
  • Sofugan
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 99 m ·Japan
  • Sumisujima
    Distance: 248 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 136 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Japan
  • Myojinsho
    Distance: 275 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 11 m ·Last eruption: 1970 ·Japan
  • Kita-Bayonnaise
    Distance: 291 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -360 m ·Japan
  • Suiyo Seamount
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -991 m ·Japan

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