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M4.2 Depth: 119.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-03 05:38:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 05:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
119.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 05:38:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.45900, 152.27330
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.1 km
Intermediate
119.1 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

  • Ketoi
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Russia
  • Uratman
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
  • Ushishur
    Distance: 41 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 357 m ·Last eruption: 1884 ·Russia
  • Srednii
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 36 m ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 65 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia

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