A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia) on August 15, 2026 at 00:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by USGS. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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6 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.8.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
