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M4.8 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-04 10:02:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on May 4, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. At around 70 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 10:02:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
46.79000, 152.68000
Temperature
5.3°C

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Depth profile

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

  • Uratman
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 57 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Ketoi
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Ushishur
    Distance: 81 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 357 m ·Last eruption: 1884 ·Russia

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