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M4.3 Depth: 116.7 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-02-21 18:55:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on February 21, 2026 at 18:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
116.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 18:55:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.88760, 150.64230
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.7 km
Intermediate
116.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 48 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Ivao Group
    Distance: 76 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'426 m ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Moyorodake [Medvezhia]
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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