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M4.8 Depth: 54.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-04-17 12:37:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on April 17, 2026 at 12:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 12:37:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.38000, 156.54000
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 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

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