M4.9 Depth: 91.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 08:05:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia) on January 10, 2026 at 08:05 UTC. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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

91.3 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 08:05:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Sahalinskaa oblast'

City

Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug

County

Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug

Source

usgs

Coordinates

50.65170, 156.62340

Temperature

0.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91.3 km

91.3 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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