M4.8 Depth: 74.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-03-15 12:09:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. At around 74 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

74.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-15 12:09:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

50.03000, 155.86000

Temperature

2.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Karpinsky Group

Distance: 36 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
Chikurachki

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
Fuss Peak

Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
Vernadsky Ridge

Distance: 62 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
Shirinki

Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
Ebeko

Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

505

Country (24h)

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