M4.9 earthquake — 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 2, 2026 at 08:22 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 34 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 33.8 km |
| Coordinates | 49.329, 156.201 |
| Time | Aug 2, 08:22 UTC |
| Location | 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000thl2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 63 km | Aug 1, 20:02 UTC | 160 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.2 | 95 km | Aug 2, 00:13 UTC | 112 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.4 | 149 km | Aug 1, 06:48 UTC | 273 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.4 | 191 km | Jul 26, 18:00 UTC | Kuril Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.