M5.2 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
155 d ago · 14 May 2026, 15:34 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region
What happened
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 14 May 2026, 15:34 UTC at a depth of 157 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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