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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 162 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-02-17 07:25:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 07:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 162 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 07:25:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.94170, 148.86410
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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    Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
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    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
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