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M4.9 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2026-02-17 08:09:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 08:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 08:09:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
49.38000, 155.67000
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 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

  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 65 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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