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M4.7 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region

3318 d ago · 16 Sept 2017, 17:38 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 16 Sept 2017, 17:38 UTC at a depth of 57 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.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:45 UTC

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