M4.5 Depth: 4.3 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-24 08:46:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on April 24, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 08:46:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.81530, 156.08230
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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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