4.2
EarthquakeModerate
M4.2 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region
3437 d ago · 21 May 2017, 00:33 UTC Bonin Islands, Japan region
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on 21 May 2017, 00:33 UTC at a depth of 426 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 08:37 UTC
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