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M4.8 Depth: 90.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-08-05 05:03:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on August 5, 2026 at 05:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
90.6 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 05:03:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.88700, 154.90100
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.6 km
Intermediate
90.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 132 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Sinarka
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  • Ekarma
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 76 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Chirinkotan
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Russia

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