M4.9 earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan region
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred Volcano Islands, Japan region on Sep 22, 2026 at 06:11 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 23.003, 142.339 |
| Time | Sep 22, 06:11 UTC |
| Location | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| USGS event ID | us7000tj3s |
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 | 18 km | Sep 22, 05:18 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
| M4.4 | 256 km | Sep 20, 11:43 UTC | Volcano Islands, Japan region |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.