M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-01-19 16:28:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 16:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 16:28:16 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.60000, 156.19000
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

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  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 99 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
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    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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