M5.1 earthquake: Volcano Islands, Japan region
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Volcano Islands, Japan region on September 22, 2026. It was recorded at 05:18 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.1
mww · Moderate
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
05:18:24 AM
September 22, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 208 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.1 earthquake on January 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 22, 2026 earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region?
The earthquake occurred near Volcano Islands, Japan region at 23.040° N, 142.407° E, at a depth of 10 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.1 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.9.