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M5.4 Depth: 41.2 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-08-19 18:07:17 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia · 2026-08-19 18:07:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 19, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
41.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 18:07:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.47990, 155.86330
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.2 km
Shallow
41.2 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 123 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Vilyuchinsk428.7 kmN25'204
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy448.1 kmN181'216

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 76 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 81 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.441.2 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.362.0 km20.9 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#106
Earlier events M≥4664
Earlier events M≥5274
Compared since2025-02-03

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.52025-08-04 04:20:53 UTC70.3 km212 km S of Severo-Kurilsk, Russia M6.42025-07-30 14:47:41 UTC143.8 kmKURIL ISLANDS M6.32025-08-04 04:20:54 UTC69.5 kmEast of Kuril Islands M6.22026-06-07 10:41:58 UTC110.7 km M6.22026-06-07 10:41:57 UTC116.0 kmEast of Kuril Islands, Russia [Sea: Russia]

Stats (last 24h)

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