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M7.0 earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region

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Map of M7.0 earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region
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Summary

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred near Bonin Islands, Japan region on 24 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC, at a depth of 473 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Key figures

Magnitude
7.0 (Mi) (USGS)
Depth
473 km (USGS)
Origin time
24 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC (USGS)
Location
Bonin Islands, Japan region (USGS)
Review status
REVIEWED (USGS)

Timeline

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  1. — USGS reports a magnitude 7.0 earthquake near Bonin Islands, Japan region, depth 473 km.

Questions

When did this earthquake happen?

The USGS origin time is 24 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC.

How strong was the earthquake?

USGS reports magnitude 7.0 (Mi) at 473 km depth.

Where can I find official information?

From the original records: USGS. Links are listed under Sources on this page.

Sources

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