M4.9 Depth: 43.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 165 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-01-11 07:29:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 07:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 165 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
43.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 07:29:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.18560, 156.14200
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.6 km
Shallow
43.6 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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