M4.9 earthquake — 151 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 151 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Oct 2, 2026 at 20:25 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 50 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 | 50.4 km |
| Coordinates | 51.775, 159.571 |
| Time | Oct 2, 20:25 UTC |
| Location | 151 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tz8a |
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 | 10 km | Oct 2, 23:54 UTC | 153 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M5.8 | 15 km | Oct 2, 16:34 UTC | 165 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M5.0 | 17 km | Oct 2, 20:54 UTC | 168 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M4.6 | 23 km | Oct 2, 23:59 UTC | 174 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M4.6 | 25 km | Oct 2, 21:14 UTC | 125 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M5.0 | 28 km | Oct 2, 20:27 UTC | 176 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.