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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.8 km
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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