Back to map
M4.9 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-22 07:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 07:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 07:40:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.95370, 157.24460
Temperature
1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 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

  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 113 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Kambalny
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'116 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
539
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share