Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KURIL ISLANDS
M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on April 5, 2026 at 03:40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
71f18e5ee7301446ee0621135e0392a5fc866203
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:40:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.41000,
157.28000
Temperature
2.8°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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