Earthquake M4.8 – Volcano Islands, Japan Region
Origin Time (UTC)
17:19:16 16.04.26
Magnitude
4.8 M
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
24.180000°N 143.370000°E
Energy Release
239.01 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan Region on April 16, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 239.01 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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