M4.4 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck Bonin Islands, Japan region on 18 Dec 2025, 11:15 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.