M4.7 Depth: 184.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-08-11 12:13:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on August 11, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 184 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
184.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 12:13:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.21640, 153.24880
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184 km
Intermediate
184 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 248 km away

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