Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Kuril Islands
M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on February 13, 2026 at 04:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
e8ab3febd0f882ca5372b9a62737dcd6722e6207
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 04:56:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
44.08000,
148.79000
Temperature
-1.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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