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M4.2 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region

3483 d ago · 4 Apr 2017, 23:59 UTC Bonin Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on 4 Apr 2017, 23:59 UTC at a depth of 495 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:33 UTC

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