M6.5 earthquake: Bonin Islands, Japan region
According to USGS, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck near Bonin Islands, Japan region on October 25, 2026. It was recorded at 02:09 AM UTC at a depth of 492 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M6.5
mww · Strong
Depth
492 km
Deep
Time (UTC)
02:09:23 AM
October 25, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 193 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.8 earthquake on May 30, 2015.
- M7.8Bonin Islands, Japan region · 664 kmUSGS
- M7.0Bonin Islands, Japan region · 473 kmUSGS
- M7.0Bonin Islands, Japan region · 473 kmUSGS
- M6.8Bonin Islands, Japan region · 470 kmUSGS
- M6.7Bonin Islands, Japan region · 499 kmUSGS
- M6.7Bonin Islands, Japan region · 433 kmUSGS
- M6.6Bonin Islands, Japan region · 453 kmUSGS
- M6.5Bonin Islands, Japan region · 496 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 25, 2026 earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region?
The earthquake occurred near Bonin Islands, Japan region at 27.795° N, 139.618° E, at a depth of 492 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 6.5 (strong). 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 Bonin Islands, Japan region?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.