Earthquake M4.5 – Volcano Islands, Japan Region
Origin Time (UTC)
17:23:01 16.03.26
Magnitude
4.5 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
22.090000°N 142.850000°E
Energy Release
84.80 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
277 KM
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan Region on March 16, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 84.80 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 277 km below the surface.
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