M4.4 earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Volcano Islands, Japan region on Sep 20, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 163 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 162.5 km |
| Coordinates | 25.038, 141.168 |
| Time | Sep 20, 11:43 UTC |
| Location | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tir6 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 248 km | Sep 22, 05:18 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| M4.9 | 256 km | Sep 22, 06:11 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.