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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes Volcano Islands region of Japan

Original: 📍 Volcano Islands, Japan region 🕐 Mon 05 Oct 2026 07:13 UTC 🌍 M4.9 Earthquake 🟢 Light 📊 Magnitude: 4.9 📏 Depth: 35 km —

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded in the Volcano Islands region of Japan on Monday, 5 October 2026, at 07:13 UTC. The quake struck at a depth of 35 kilometres, about 22.85 degrees north and 144.04 degrees east, and was classified as light in intensity. No damage or casualties have been reported, and the US Geological Survey has registered the event in its earthquake database.

Why now: Automated seismic alerts quickly spread news of the quake, prompting attention to whether stronger shaking could follow in this seismically active region.

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• 📍 Volcano Islands, Japan region 🕐 Mon 05 Oct 2026 07:13 UTC 🌍 M4.9 Earthquake 🟢 Light 📊 Magnitude: 4.9 📏 Depth: 35 km — Shallow 🗺️ 22.8488, 144.0442 🔗 https:// earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquake s/eventpage/us6000tzmt # Earthquake # Seismic # EarthAlerts # DisasterAlert #… · earthalerts · 1

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