M4.6 earthquake — 170 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 170 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 29, 2026 at 04:48 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 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 | 44.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.802, 149.958 |
| Time | Aug 29, 04:48 UTC |
| Location | 170 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcrx |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 163 km | Aug 25, 17:44 UTC | 180 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.7 | 278 km | Aug 26, 07:32 UTC | 82 km NE of Otrada, Russia |
| M4.2 | 284 km | Aug 29, 01:46 UTC | 148 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.