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M7.0 earthquake · Bonin Islands, Japan region

· Bonin Islands, Japan region · official USGS data

Magnitude 7.0 at 473 km depth.

Location
Bonin Islands, Japan region · Japan live map
Coordinates
28.00°N 139.90°E
Reported
24 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC
Category
Disaster · Earthquake
Impact
4 of 5 · Major
Situation
Japan region earthquake
Magnitude
M7.0 · depth 473 km
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M6.5 earthquake strikes Bonin Islands region, a day after two M7.0 reports

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Bonin Islands, Japan region, at a depth of 492 km, and tsunami information was issued. It follows two entries on Saturday for a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at 473 km depth in the same area. The events do not report any damage or casualties.

  • The M6.5 quake was recorded at 492 km depth early on Sunday, with tsunami information issued.
  • Two entries on Saturday describe a magnitude 7.0 quake at 473 km depth in the same region.
  • No damage or casualties are mentioned in the supplied events.
Updated 25 Oct 2026, 02:39 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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