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M4.6 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2026-03-09 16:06:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 9, 2026 at 16:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-09 16:06:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.92000, 159.58000
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Kambalny
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'116 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Russia
  • Diky Greben
    Distance: 250 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'040 m ·Last eruption: 350 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia

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