M4.9 earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Volcano Islands, Japan region on Sep 2, 2026 at 13:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 38 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 38.4 km |
| Coordinates | 22.862, 144.060 |
| Time | Sep 2, 13:53 UTC |
| Location | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdn6 |
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 | 185 km | Aug 29, 11:47 UTC | Mariana Islands region |
| M5.3 | 207 km | Aug 27, 05:44 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.