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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: —
M4.2 earthquake near Severo-Kurilsky District on Jun 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Severo-Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia) · 2026-06-21 18:30:00 UTC

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. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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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 (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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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