Strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake at 457 km depth13 May 03:15 UTC: First to report: GFZ after 7 minutes.13 May 03:16: Now using data updates from EMSC... [show all] ...13 May 03:18: Epicenter location corrected by 2.3 km (1.4 mi) towards WNW.13 May 03:19: Epicenter location corrected by 3.5 km (2.1 mi) towards ENE.13 May 03:21: Magnitude recalculated from 5.2 to 5.1. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 435.00 to 457.20 km (from 270 to 284 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 15 km (9.4 mi) towards NW.13 May 03:22: Now using data updates from USGSI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeMay 13, 2026 03:08:33 UTC - Local time at epicenterWednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:08 pm (GMT +9)Statusconfirmed (manually revised)Magnitude5.09Depth457 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude30.3722°N / 138.4279°EJapanSeismic antipode30.3722°S / 41.572°WQuality58 seismic stationsShaking intensityII Very weak shakingFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Nearest volcanoTori-shima (181 km / 112 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeClear Sky 20.9°C (70 F), humidity: 79%, wind: 5 m/s (10 kts) from NEstimated seismic energy released2.8 x 1012 joules (783 megawatt hours, equivalent to 674 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 5.1 | about seismic energy17 minutes agoMay 13, 2026 03:08 GMT / May 13, 2026 12:08 pm (GMT +9)Lat / Lng: 30.3722 / 138.4279: Izu Islands, Japan RegionSource: USGSOther sources: NIED: 6.1 / 481 km, GFZ: 5.2 / 450 km, 1 more...Detail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22998004',30.37220,138.42790,'17 minutes ago: Mag. 5.1, Izu Islands, Japan Region',html,'quakes-7-24.png',30,30,15,15,126]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in JapanNearby placesThe closest larger town near the epicenter is Shima, a town with 48,000 inhabitants in Japan, in 465 km (289 mi) distance to the north, but it is unlikely that the quake was felt there. 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It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-05-13EpicenterAgency5.09457 km284 mi03:08:33.276Izu Islands, Japan regionUSGS (United States Geological Survey)6.1481 km299 mi03:08:29NEAR TORISHIMA IS42 km (26 mi) epicenter difference with USGSNIED (National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience)5.23± 0.21450 km280 mi±6.6 km03:08:32.56±0.33sSoutheast of Honshu, Japan13 km (7.9 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 4.3 kmGFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)5.2450 km280 mi03:08:32Southeast of Honshu, Japan13 km (8 mi) epicenter difference with USGSRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)5.1457 km284 mi03:08:33.276IZU ISLANDS, JAPAN REGION0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)5.1457 km284 mi03:08:33southeast of honshu, japan0 km (0 mi) epicenter difference with USGSIRIS (Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 13 km2 (5 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 6 km (4 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)May 13, 2026 12:08 pm (GMT +9)17 minutes ago5.1457 km0 km - This quakePhilippine Sea, 331 km SW of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 56 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 20.9 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.1 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 10.5 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 1.04 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 15.4 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 21.4 quakes per yearMag. 2 or higher: 21.5 quakes per yearThe area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 12 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 10 to 15 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeStrongest in 3 yearsThe earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Japan in over 3 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 5.2 earthquake on Friday, Jul 14, 2023, at 12:52 am (GMT +9 local time) in 60 km (37 mi) distance to the southeast:Mag. 5.2 earthquake Philippine Sea - Tokyo, Japan - Jul 14, 2023 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.4. It had occurred 26 years ago earlier, on Sunday, Aug 6, 2000, at 04:27 pm (GMT +9 local time) in Philippine Sea, Japan:Mag. 7.4 earthquake Philippine Sea - 328 km northwest of Chichijima Island, Japan - Aug 6, 2000 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapMay 2, 05:36 pm (GMT +9)4.6396 km83 km (52 mi) to the N Izu Islands, Japan Region 7 reportsInfoApr 24, 07:10 am (GMT +9)4.0416 km72 km (45 mi) to the SE Izu Islands, Japan RegionInfoJan 18, 11:13 am (GMT +9)5.0493 km37 km (23 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, JapanInfoJan 15, 11:32 am (GMT +9)4.3441 km66 km (41 mi) to the SE Izu Islands, Japan RegionInfoDec 26, 2025 05:03 pm (GMT +9)4.3437 km2.6 km (1.6 mi) to the S Izu Islands, Japan RegionInfoJul 14, 2023 12:52 am (GMT +9)5.2436 km60 km (37 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 376 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoJan 15, 2023 01:42 pm (GMT +9)5.2398 km81 km (50 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 358 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoApr 5, 2019 06:56 pm (GMT +9)5.8394 km27 km (17 mi) to the EPhilippine Sea, 489 km southeast of Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan 2 reportsInfoAug 26, 2016 02:04 am (GMT +9)5.8473 km61 km (38 mi) to the NWPhilippine Sea, 493 km southeast of Tokushima, Tokushima, JapanInfoAug 22, 2016 06:33 pm (GMT +9)5.5411 km81 km (50 mi) to the SE Southeast of Honshu, JapanInfoFeb 15, 2016 03:09 am (GMT +9)5.6419 km32 km (20 mi) to the EPhilippine Sea, 497 km southeast of Tanabe, Wakayama, Japan 1 reportInfoSep 4, 2013 09:18 am (GMT +9)6.5402 km62 km (39 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 457 km northwest of Hutami, Tokyo, Japan 21 reportsInfoApr 21, 2013 12:22 pm (GMT +9)6.1422 km66 km (41 mi) to the SE Izu Islands, Japan Region 1 reportInfoOct 1, 2008 06:38 pm (GMT +9)5.7414 km41 km (25 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 342 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoDec 4, 2007 01:33 am (GMT +9)5.221 km41 km (25 mi) to the NEPhilippine Sea, 296 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoJul 19, 2007 03:01 am (GMT +9)5.3391 km43 km (27 mi) to the NPhilippine Sea, 300 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoMay 26, 2006 07:25 pm (GMT +9)5.2438 km8 km (5 mi) to the WPhilippine Sea, 331 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoApr 16, 2006 08:48 pm (GMT +9)5.7432 km20 km (12 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 340 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoOct 27, 2005 05:41 pm (GMT +9)5.2382 km56 km (35 mi) to the NPhilippine Sea, 279 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoApr 19, 2005 10:46 am (GMT +9)5.9426 km93 km (58 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 395 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoMar 24, 2003 10:47 am (GMT +9)5.4422 km52 km (32 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 361 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoAug 6, 2000 04:27 pm (GMT +9)7.4395 km201 km (125 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 328 km northwest of Chichijima Island, JapanInfoJun 10, 2000 08:31 am (GMT +9)6.3485 km68 km (42 mi) to the WPhilippine Sea, 351 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoJun 10, 2000 07:35 am (GMT +9)5.8473 km72 km (45 mi) to the WPhilippine Sea, 355 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoDec 6, 1999 07:00 am (GMT +9)5.7449 km56 km (35 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 370 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoAug 20, 1998 03:40 pm (GMT +9)7.1441 km182 km (113 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 351 km northwest of Chichijima Island, JapanInfoJul 30, 1995 01:18 am (GMT +9)5.6436 km5.4 km (3.4 mi) to the SWPhilippine Sea, 336 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoOct 4, 1993 03:39 pm (GMT +9)5.8480 km77 km (48 mi) to the WPhilippine Sea, 344 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoJul 6, 1993 12:20 am (GMT +9)5.6420 km39 km (24 mi) to the EPhilippine Sea, 333 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoOct 30, 1992 11:49 am (GMT +9)6.5393 km71 km (44 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 361 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoSep 13, 1988 09:58 am (GMT +9)5.9449 km52 km (32 mi) to the S Izu Islands, Japan RegionInfoApr 11, 1985 01:26 am (GMT +9)6.3420 km66 km (41 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 360 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoApr 24, 1984 01:11 pm (GMT +9)6.9403 km60 km (37 mi) to the NPhilippine Sea, 277 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoMar 6, 1984 11:17 am (GMT +9)7.4457 km120 km (75 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 412 km northwest of Chichijima Island, JapanInfoNov 30, 1974 07:05 am (GMT +9)6.1419 km38 km (23 mi) to the NPhilippine Sea, 303 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoMar 4, 1971 09:28 am (GMT +9)5.9451 km12 km (7.4 mi) to the NEPhilippine Sea, 319 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoJul 18, 1957 09:06 pm (GMT +9)5.9400 km71 km (44 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 359 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoFeb 18, 1956 04:34 pm (GMT +9)7.3484 km36 km (23 mi) to the SWPhilippine Sea, 361 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoJul 12, 1951 03:21 am (GMT +9)7.1497 km243 km (151 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 312 km northwest of Chichijima Island, JapanInfoMar 29, 1928 05:06 am (Universal Time)7.0405 km156 km (97 mi) to the N Izu Islands, Japan regionInfoMay 15, 1925 06:25 pm (Universal Time)6.3360 km69 km (43 mi) to the SEPhilippine Sea, 354 km south of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoDec 27, 1904 10:47 pm (Universal Time)6.7100 km81 km (50 mi) to the NWPhilippine Sea, 289 km southwest of Hachijo Jima Island, Tokyo, JapanInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]