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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 159 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-02-12 21:32:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near 159 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia on February 12, 2026 at 21:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-12 21:32:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.99910, 148.92810
Temperature
-3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nemuro280.0 kmW31'223
Kushiro384.5 kmW167'875
Sapporo619.4 kmW1'973'832

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 140 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Moyorodake [Medvezhia]
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours4
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1
M4.92026-02-13 02:16:39 UTC19.3 km179 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia M5.12026-02-13 02:16:40 UTC3.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Sapporo (Monde) M4.62026-02-13 04:56:36 UTC52.9 kmKURIL ISLANDS M4.82026-02-13 04:56:45 UTC14.2 kmKuril Islands M4.32026-02-17 07:25:16 UTC8.2 km162 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia M4.82026-02-17 07:25:16 UTC3.2 kmEast of Kuril Islands M5.12026-02-26 17:04:49 UTC145.3 kmEast of Kuril Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#51
Earlier events M≥4145
Earlier events M≥563
Compared since2025-01-15

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-01-13 07:34:05 UTC79.2 kmKuril Islands M6.32026-01-13 07:34:09 UTC69.9 kmConflict zone Japan/Russia [Sea] M6.32026-01-13 07:34:08 UTC58.3 kmKuril Islands M6.32026-01-13 07:34:07 UTC84.4 kmKURIL ISLANDS M6.22026-01-13 07:34:09 UTC67.2 km133 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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