Earthquake M6.0 – Volcano Islands, Japan Region
Origin Time (UTC)
15:33:49 14.05.26
Magnitude
6.0 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, JMA
Coordinates
24.710000°N 142.090000°E
Energy Release
15.08 kt (1.0 x Hir.)
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan Region on May 14, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 15.08 kt of TNT (1.0 x hir.). The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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