Earthquake M4.9 – Volcano Islands, Japan Region
Origin Time (UTC)
15:49:54 09.04.26
Magnitude
4.9 MB
Agency
EMSC, USGS
Coordinates
22.395400°N 145.050500°E
Energy Release
337.60 t
Weather
N/A
Depth
14.6 KM
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan Region on April 9, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 337.60 t of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 14.6 km below the surface.
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