6.5
EarthquakeMajorPAGER: green
M6.5 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region
902 d ago · 27 Apr 2024, 08:35 UTC Bonin Islands, Japan region
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on 27 Apr 2024, 08:35 UTC at a depth of 496 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
Community