Japan region earthquake: latest events
3 events since 24 Oct 2026, 2 rated major or critical, across Japan. Last update 25 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC.
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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.
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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.
Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.
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- M7.0 earthquake · Bonin Islands, Japan region 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 4 · Bonin Islands, Japan region
- M7.0 earthquake · Bonin Islands, Japan region 24 Oct 2026 · Earthquake · impact 4 · Bonin Islands, Japan region
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