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M4.6 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-04-17 12:37:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on April 17, 2026 at 12:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 12:37:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.32700, 156.55360
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

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

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

Depth classes per USGS

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