M4.9 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 13 Jan 2024, 15:10 UTC at a depth of 72 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.