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M4.3 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-27 03:09:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 03:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. 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
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 03:09:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.89000, 156.40000
Temperature
0.8°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
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 82 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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