M4.9 Depth: 44.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 117 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-01-13 08:22:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 117 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
44.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 08:22:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.82520, 149.25260
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.2 km
Shallow
44.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
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    Distance: 111 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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