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M4.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Yuzhno-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 15:06:24 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Yuzhno-Kurilsky District on Jul 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Yuzhno-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia) · 2026-07-05 15:06:24 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Yuzhno-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — close to the regional average (50.5 km)
Regional average: 50.5 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 149 km away

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