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flag A 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s Volcano Islands on Jan. 21, 2026, with no immediate damage or tsunami warnings.

flag A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Volcano Islands, Japan, at 16:37 GMT on January 21, 2026, with its epicenter at 23.07°N, 142.86°E and a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. flag No immediate reports of damage, injuries, or tsunami warnings were issued, and the remote, seismically active region has experienced similar quakes in the past. flag Authorities are monitoring the situation, but impacts remain unconfirmed.

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