Volcano Islands, Japan — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Volcano Islands region south of Japan on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

What happened: The quake hit at 10:48 AM CST (4:48 PM UTC) on November 3, 2026, in the Volcano Islands region. It was centered deep underground, at a depth of about 139 kilometers (86 miles).

Impacts: The USGS lists no tsunami threat from this earthquake, and no felt reports were on record at the time of this report. Deep earthquakes like this one are often felt less strongly at the surface than shallow quakes of the same size.

What to do:

- If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.

- After the shaking, check for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks, and damaged power lines.

- Stay alert for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 3, 2026.