M4.5 earthquake — 191 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 191 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Aug 16, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 51.518, 160.009 |
| Time | Aug 16, 03:42 UTC |
| Location | 191 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmgd |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 63 km | Aug 30, 08:09 UTC | 156 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M4.2 | 293 km | Aug 29, 20:18 UTC | 78 km NNW of Yelizovo, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.