M5.30 Earthquake – Volcano Islands, Japan region
27 August 2026, 05:44 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 27 August 2026, 05:44 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.30 (mb)
- Location
- Volcano Islands, Japan region
- Date & time
- 27 August 2026, 05:44 UTC
- Coordinates
- 24.2906, 142.7624
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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