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M4.9 earthquake near Volcano Islands, Japan region, 39 km deep

A magnitude 4.9 intermediate-depth earthquake struck near Volcano Islands, Japan region on 2 September 2026 at 13:53 UTC, 39 km below the surface. Where it was, how deep, and what else shook nearby, on a live map.

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The facts

Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
39 km (intermediate-depth)
Origin time
2026-09-02 13:53 UTC
Felt radius
about 313 km
Location
22.911, 144.044

Source

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · data time 2026-09-02 13:53 UTC. This page was built from the feed on 2026-10-02 13:01 UTC; the live map shows it as it is now.

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