Update: Earthquake jolts region close to Bonin Islands, Japan region on April 5 – 5.1 magnitude registered

Published Apr 17, 2026

CHIISAGATA DISTRICT, Nagano — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Bonin Islands on Sunday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 02:18 UTC (12:18 local time), with its epicenter of Bonin Islands and a depth of 10 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey