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M4.2 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-07-19 08:46:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 08:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 08:46:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.97000, 157.40000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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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    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'116 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Russia
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