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6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Bonin Islands region of Japan

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Published 10/24/2026 9:53:57 PM

Japan Earthquake: 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Bonin Islands region of Japan

Japan and Vanuatu Islands struck by two separate earthquakes Sunday morning

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck the Bonin Islands region of Japan early Sunday, news agency PTI reported, citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

tsunami warning

was issued following the strong earthquake, and there were no immediate reports of damage.

Japan is prone to earthquakes and has experienced several major tremors in its history, causing significant loss of life and extensive damage to property.

Separately, a magnitude 6.16 earthquake struck the Vanuatu Islands on Sunday morning, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

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