M4.6 earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Volcano Islands, Japan region on Oct 12, 2026 at 00:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 200 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 199.8 km |
| Coordinates | 25.104, 141.138 |
| Time | Oct 12, 00:53 UTC |
| Location | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1nn |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 27 km | Oct 7, 17:59 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.