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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-05-04 10:02:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on May 4, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 10:02:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
46.99000, 152.65000
Temperature
5.3°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Uratman
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Ketoi
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 54 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Ushishur
    Distance: 59 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 357 m ·Last eruption: 1884 ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia

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