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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-06-22 09:43:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on June 22, 2026 at 09:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 09:43:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.24550, 148.49030
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 86 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 98 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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