Earthquake VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION (5.5 mb) (2025-01-07 17:23:49 UTC)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION, at 2025-01-07 17:23:49 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in VOLCANO ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.5
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250107_0000253
Nearest Places
- South Honshu Ridge / 38.04 km
- Fukutoku Seamount / 60.31 km
- Matsuemisaki-higashi Kojima / 67.38 km
- Matsuemisaki-minami Kojima / 67.42 km
- Matsuiemisaki-kita Kojima / 67.44 km
Comment
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