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M5.5 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region

Name: M5.5 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
Start: 2020-12-08T00:47:24.531+00:00
Location: Volcano Islands, Japan region

2139 d ago · 8 Dec 2020, 00:47 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 8 Dec 2020, 00:47 UTC at a depth of 20 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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