Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KURIL ISLANDS
M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
On April 12, 2026 at 11:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 60 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.
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Details
ID
4086e9f3e2f25ebaf72f0da25f303dacd1667461
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 11:21:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.33000,
156.19000
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 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
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Chikurachki Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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