M4.4 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-29 07:05:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 07:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. 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
M4.4
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 07:05:35 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.48000, 157.67000
Temperature
1.5°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

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