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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 277 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-02-03 12:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 277 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on February 3, 2026 at 12:27 UTC. 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
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 12:27:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.19180, 156.49340
Temperature
-1.2°C

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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

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    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia

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