M4.6 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 21:53:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 21:53:08 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Sahalinskaa oblast'
City
Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug
County
Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.64000, 156.48000
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)
Regional average: 50.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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