M4.6 Depth: 150.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 20:52:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

150.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 20:52:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Sahalinskaa oblast'

City

Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug

County

Severo-Kuril'skij municipal'nyj okrug

Source

emsc

Coordinates

48.10000, 153.13000

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

150 km

150 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 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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