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M5.5 Earthquake
◍ Volcano Islands, Japan region · · updated 7/16/2026, 2:30:53 PM
Severity score
65/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.5
Depth
13 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.5 recorded7/16/2026, 7:49:09 AMVolcano Islands, Japan region
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 7/16/2026, 2:30:53 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.