M5.50 Earthquake – Volcano Islands, Japan region
16 July 2026, 07:49 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.50 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 16 July 2026, 07:49 UTC, at a depth of 12.8 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.50 (mww)
- Location
- Volcano Islands, Japan region
- Date & time
- 16 July 2026, 07:49 UTC
- Coordinates
- 22.8589, 144.3909
- Depth
- 12.81 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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