M5.6 earthquake: Off the west Coast of Ogasawara Islands
According to JMA, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Off the west Coast of Ogasawara Islands on October 26, 2026. It was recorded at 07:15 AM GMT+9 at a depth of 500 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by JMA.
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Magnitude
M5.6
Mj · Moderate
Depth
500 km
Deep
Time (UTC)
10:15:00 PM
October 25, 2026
Local time
07:15 AM
October 26, 2026 · GMT+9
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 217 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 · 492 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 26, 2026 earthquake near Off the west Coast of Ogasawara Islands?
The earthquake occurred near Off the west Coast of Ogasawara Islands at 27.900° N, 140.000° E, at a depth of 500 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Off the west Coast of Ogasawara Islands?
JMA reported a magnitude of Mj 5.6 (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 Off the west Coast of Ogasawara Islands?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.