M5.3 Earthquake Strikes Bonin Islands, Japan Region
Bonin Islands, Japan —
WHAT HAPPENED: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Bonin Islands region of Japan at 5:14 PM CDT on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The quake was centered deep underground, about 485 kilometers below the surface.
IMPACTS: No felt reports, damage reports, or tsunami threat had been posted with the initial USGS listing at the time of this report. The quake struck very deep, which typically limits shaking felt at the surface, and far from major population centers in the island region.
WHAT TO DO:
- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.
- Check your surroundings for hazards such as fallen objects or damaged wiring.
- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 25, 2026.
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