M5.0 Depth: 33.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-03-03 02:16:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (45.475, 152.84) on March 3, 2026 at 02:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 02:16:16 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

nnsn

Coordinates

45.47500, 152.84000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 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

Nemuro624.5 kmW31'223

Kushiro729.1 kmW167'875

Sapporo952.3 kmW1'973'832

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Volcanoes nearby

Milna

Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
Zavaritzki Caldera

Distance: 174 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
Kuril Arc at 46.3°N

Distance: 179 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
Prevo Peak

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
Uratman

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
Chirpoi

Distance: 192 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours0

First 24 hours0

First 72 hours0

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.32026-03-14 18:32:10 UTC105.3 kmKuril Islands M5.22026-03-17 03:24:53 UTC57.5 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near of Kushiro (Monde) M4.02026-03-29 12:10:34 UTC74.1 kmEAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#17

Earlier events M≥442

Earlier events M≥520

Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-06-13 18:35:11 UTC85.5 kmKuril Islands M6.12025-06-13 18:35:11 UTC81.2 kmKURIL ISLANDS M6.02025-06-13 18:35:14 UTC79.2 kmKuril Islands M5.82025-06-13 18:35:09 UTC85.5 kmKuril Islands M5.72026-02-22 07:25:25 UTC133.5 kmKuril Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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