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M5.8 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region

Name: M5.8 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
Start: 2024-11-06T22:55:03.607+00:00
Location: Volcano Islands, Japan region

709 d ago · 6 Nov 2024, 22:55 UTC Volcano Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan region on 6 Nov 2024, 22:55 UTC at a depth of 8 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC

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