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M4.3 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-17 05:01:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on May 17, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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
M4.3
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 05:01:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.24000, 157.17000
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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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  • Ebeko
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Kambalny
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'116 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Koshelev
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1690 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 128 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia

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