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M4.4 Earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan region

Event time: Sep 20, 2026 11:43 UTC Last updated: Sep 29, 2026 Japan

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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake Volcano Islands, Japan region at a depth of 162.5 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Measurements

Magnitude	M4.4
Depth	162.5 km
Coordinates	25.0379, 141.1682
Region	Volcano Islands, Japan region
Tsunami Flag	0

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Also reported by: EMSC

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