Seismic activity on Aug. 27: Earthquake close to Volcano Islands, Japan region registered – magnitude 5.3

Published Aug 27, 2026

CHIISAGATA DISTRICT, Nagano — A 5.3 magnitude quake shook near Volcano Islands on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 05:44 UTC (15:44 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Volcano Islands.

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If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey