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M4.6 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-30 05:40:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on April 30, 2026 at 05:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 05:40:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.49000, 155.21000
Temperature
1.5°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

  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 30 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 74 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia

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