M4.5 earthquake - Izu Islands, Japan region

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Izu Islands, Japan region on 8 Nov 2016, 04:30 UTC at a depth of 31 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.