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M4.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-14 02:51:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 14, 2026 at 02:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-14 02:51:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.70000, 156.19000
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 76 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 87 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
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 99 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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