M4.9 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 4 Oct 2023, 11:00 UTC at a depth of 10 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.