Earthquake M 4.6 in the area of Volcano Islands, Japan region, 12 October 2026, 00:53 UTC
Recorded 15 d ago. Updated 13:02.
- Magnitude
- mb 4.6
- Time (UTC)
- 00:53:12
- Depth
- 200 km
- Coordinates
- 25.104 N 141.138 E
- Source
- USGS
- Last revision
- 13:02
Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.
What it means
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 was recorded at a depth of 200 km, near Volcano Islands, Japan region, on 12/10 at 00:53 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.
Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 4.6). It is the strongest quake in the area in the last 30 days. The hypocentre is at intermediate depth, 200 km.
Estimated intensity and seismic zone
- Estimated intensity near the epicentre
- II
The estimate is indicative and does not replace official surveys.
Aftershocks in the next 72 hours
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