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M4.4 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-18 10:31:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near East of Kuril Islands on February 18, 2026 at 10:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 10:31:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
49.39000, 158.26000
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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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