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M4.1 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region

1970 d ago · 26 May 2021, 05:49 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 26 May 2021, 05:49 UTC at a depth of 188 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

Timeline

  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 10:15 UTC

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