M4.6 earthquake — 176 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 176 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Sep 8, 2026 at 02:34 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 25 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 | 24.9 km |
| Coordinates | 51.560, 159.702 |
| Time | Sep 8, 02:34 UTC |
| Location | 176 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tfqv |
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.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.