6.0Strong

M 6.0 - Volcano Islands, Japan region

Volcano Islands, Japan region

March 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM UTC

Seismic Data

Magnitude
M6.0
Strong
Depth
20.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
22.9731ยฐN, 144.2098ยฐE
epicenter
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Max Intensity (CDI)
0.0
Community Internet Intensity
Shakemap MMI
0.0
Modified Mercalli Intensity

About This Earthquake

This was a strong earthquake registering M6.0 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at Volcano Islands, Japan region at a depth of 20.0 km below the surface.

1 people submitted felt reports to the USGS Did You Feel It? system, indicating the earthquake was perceptible across a significant area.

The earthquake occurred on March 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s1cq.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the Volcano Islands, Japan region earthquake?

This was a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant structural damage.

Where was the Volcano Islands, Japan region earthquake felt?

The earthquake occurred at Volcano Islands, Japan region at a depth of 20.0 km. A total of 1 people submitted felt reports.