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M4.5 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region

2371 d ago · 20 Apr 2020, 11:51 UTC Bonin Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on 20 Apr 2020, 11:51 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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  1. First reported by USGS

    17 Oct 2026, 09:47 UTC

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