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M4.9 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-01-11 18:27:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 18:27:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.48460, 156.10050
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 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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    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
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    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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