M4.6 earthquake — 130 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 130 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia on Jul 22, 2026 at 03:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.456, 149.123 |
| Time | Jul 22, 03:45 UTC |
| Location | 130 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2dv |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 226 km | Aug 3, 14:39 UTC | 61 km S of Shikotan, Russia |
| M4.5 | 227 km | Aug 2, 20:02 UTC | 85 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.