Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 60.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KURIL ISLANDS
M4.2 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
On July 8, 2026 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 60 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
ID
73f2714cc02cf88149fed5e72039d3e91c7589a8
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 07:55:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.13000,
157.29000
Temperature
7.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60 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
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Chikurachki Activity reported
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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