M4.6 earthquake — 201 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia

An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 201 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia on Nov 2, 2026 at 04:45 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 46.602, 149.579 |
| Time | Nov 2, 04:45 UTC |
| Location | 201 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tutv |
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 | 245 km | Oct 26, 08:10 UTC | 56 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.6 | 298 km | Oct 29, 21:12 UTC | 121 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.