Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Volcano Islands, Japan Region
M4.9 Earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan Region
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About this earthquake
On May 14, 2026 at 15:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Volcano 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
Details
ID
e17e594afc585f4478453d21064465cee79248ed
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 15:33:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
25.49000,
142.35000
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
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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