Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
111 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
M4.9 Earthquake near 111 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
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About this earthquake
On January 5, 2026 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 111 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
79d893ff7565d4f3640e07c12867607347fd95db
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 18:57:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.56060,
148.07010
Temperature
-3.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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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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.
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