M4.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-12 11:21:05 UTC Local time:

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 11:21:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.33000, 156.19000
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
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

  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 103 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia

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