Moderate Earthquake ● Closed
M5.3 Earthquake — Volcano Islands, Japan Region
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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake in Volcano Islands, Japan Region, reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 4.8 km |
| Coordinates | 24.2423, 142.8224 |
| Region | Volcano Islands, Japan Region |
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Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
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Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
View original reportAlso reported by: USGS
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Source updated 53 days ago (Aug 27, 2026 06:42 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 14 seconds ago
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Official authorities in Japan
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More for Japan →General safety information
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