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M4.5 Depth: 80.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-15 12:09:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
80.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 12:09:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.92000, 156.27000
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80 km
Intermediate
80 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 76 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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