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M4.4 Depth: 58.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 100 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-04-26 14:15:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 100 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 14:15:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.80090, 155.75850
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.9 km
Shallow
58.9 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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    Distance: 73 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
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