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M4.6 Earthquake near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 04:58:25 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
112.9 km
Source
USGS

Sakhalin Oblast · Severo-Kurilsky District

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M4.6 Earthquake near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia) · 2026-07-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.6 Earthquake near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia) · 2026-07-19 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 19, 2026 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia). At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.9 km
Intermediate
112.9 km
112.9 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 175 km away

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