A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near Volcano Islands, Japan region on Aug 27, 2026, 5:44:26 AM (2026-08-27T05:44:26.043Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 24.2906, 142.7624.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 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 10.0 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: 1,301 km SSE of Tokyo, Japan.
The epicentre was located at 24.2906 latitude and 142.7624 longitude near Volcano Islands, Japan region. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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