M4.7 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 16 Oct 2024, 16:15 UTC at a depth of 414 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.