M4.5 earthquake — 153 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 153 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Aug 30, 2026 at 08:09 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 50.3 km |
| Coordinates | 51.659, 159.291 |
| Time | Aug 30, 08:09 UTC |
| Location | 153 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcxi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 30 km | Sep 8, 02:34 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.