Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KURIL ISLANDS
M3.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on September 21, 2026 at 04:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b7bdecf3a84938d5dcf19ac196d837e44be575c2
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 04:03:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.42000,
147.96000
Temperature
17.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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