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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:12:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 19:12:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.79310, 153.67370

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Ushishur
    Distance: 103 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 357 m ·Last eruption: 1884 ·Russia
  • Srednii
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 36 m ·Russia
  • Ketoi
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Russia
  • Uratman
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
  • Rasshua
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 956 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia

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