M4.6 Depth: 160.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 02:30:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia) on February 23, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
160.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 02:30:50 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Sahalinskaa oblast'
City
Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug
County
Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.95000, 153.70000
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 160 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 160 km
Intermediate
160 km
160 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)
Regional average: 50.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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