Earthquake M5.7 – Volcano Islands, Japan Region
Origin Time (UTC)
07:49:09 16.07.26
Magnitude
5.7 mb
Agency
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
Coordinates
22.850000°N 144.570000°E
Energy Release
5.35 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Volcano Islands, Japan Region on July 16, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 5.35 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
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21:40:00
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MAP
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06:54:15
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Mariana Islands region
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10 KM |
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MAP
EVENT
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01:14:37
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4.7
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Mariana Islands Region
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10 KM |
EMSC
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MAP
EVENT
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17:19:16
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Volcano Islands, Japan Region
24.1800°N 143.3700°E |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
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MAP
EVENT
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