M4.7 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 18 Jan 2022, 13:18 UTC at a depth of 27 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.