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

Russia

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

Map

Depth profile

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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