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M4.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-01-10 04:32:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on January 10, 2026 at 04:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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
M4.7
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 04:32:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.05000, 156.44000
Temperature
0.0°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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    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
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    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia

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