M4.2 Depth: 72.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 18:30:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

72.8 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 18:30:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Sakhalin Oblast

City

Severo-Kurilsky District

County

Severo-Kurilsky District

Source

usgs

Coordinates

50.62670, 156.69220

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

72.8 km

72.8 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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