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M4.6 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

3844 d ago · 9 Apr 2016, 00:09 UTC Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 9 Apr 2016, 00:09 UTC at a depth of 48 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 08:09 UTC

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