M4.6 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 12 Oct 2026, 00:53 UTC at a depth of 200 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.