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M4.6 Depth: 62.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-30 05:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 05:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 05:40:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.18020, 155.74820
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 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

  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 80 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 110 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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