Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Kuril Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands
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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
ID
8395aeb8d6bf52edad3ebb4b4bc81c0814a264eb
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 18:27:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.48000,
156.02000
Temperature
1.0°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
Volcanoes nearby
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Chikurachki Activity reported
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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