M4.5 earthquake — Bonin Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Bonin Islands, Japan region on Oct 22, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 483 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 482.7 km |
| Coordinates | 27.603, 139.977 |
| Time | Oct 22, 17:12 UTC |
| Location | Bonin Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u45c |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 66 km | Nov 4, 02:40 UTC | Bonin Islands, Japan region |
| M4.2 | 81 km | Nov 6, 13:52 UTC | Bonin Islands, Japan region |
| M4.0 | 274 km | Nov 2, 16:58 UTC | Izu Islands, Japan region |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.