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M4.6 Depth: 147.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 09:19:58 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Kurilsky District on Aug 31, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia) · 2026-08-31 09:19:58 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 09:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kurilsky District, Sakhalin Oblast (Russia). At around 148 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147.8 km
Intermediate
147.8 km
147.8 km — deeper than the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 180 km away

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