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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-01-11 18:27:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 18:27:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.48000, 156.02000
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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