M4.6 earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred Volcano Islands, Japan region on Oct 6, 2026 at 08:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 42 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 42.4 km |
| Coordinates | 22.757, 143.977 |
| Time | Oct 6, 08:29 UTC |
| Location | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2h3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 106 km | Oct 25, 09:11 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.