M5.50 Earthquake – Volcano Islands, Japan region

4 October 2026, 11:12 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 4 October 2026, 11:12 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.50 (mb)
Location
Volcano Islands, Japan region
Date & time
4 October 2026, 11:12 UTC
Coordinates
22.8286, 144.6734
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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