M5.1 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
984 d ago · 5 Feb 2024, 19:04 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region
What happened
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 5 Feb 2024, 19:04 UTC at a depth of 184 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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