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M4.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-29 12:10:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on March 29, 2026 at 12:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 12:10:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.92000, 152.13000
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Milna
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 107 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 118 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Uratman
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia

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