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M4.3 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-05-17 18:35:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on May 17, 2026 at 18:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 18:35:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.42000, 148.39000
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 78 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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