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M4.5 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

Name: M4.5 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region
Start: 2026-09-18T07:21:11.062+00:00
Location: Izu Islands, Japan region

28 d ago · 18 Sept 2026, 07:21 UTC Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 18 Sept 2026, 07:21 UTC at a depth of 44 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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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC

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