A magnitude 5.5 earthquake was recorded near Volcano Islands, Japan region on Aug 15, 2026, 7:32:30 PM (2026-08-15T19:32:30.371Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 40.0 km with coordinates 23.4461, 142.7868.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 40.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 1,394 km SSE of Tokyo, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 23.4461 latitude and 142.7868 longitude near Volcano Islands, Japan region. The earthquake was shallow at 40.0 km depth.
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