Update: 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Izu Islands, Japan region on April 9

Published Apr 19, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Izu Islands on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 18:54 UTC (03:54 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter of Izu Islands.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s tremor

There was one more tremor of magnitude 4.4 centered close to Izu Islands on Apr. 8.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey