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M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 143 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-01-09 12:22:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 12:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 143 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 12:22:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.38370, 156.07100
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia

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