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M4.5 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-01-26 16:19:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-26 16:19:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.64000, 156.63000
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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

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    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia

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