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M4.3 Depth: 44.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 158 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-03-19 11:50:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 158 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on March 19, 2026 at 11:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
44.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 11:50:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.25430, 156.04910
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.7 km
Shallow
44.7 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: 96 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 110 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia

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