M4.2 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on 24 Aug 2023, 00:47 UTC at a depth of 515 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.