M4.5 earthquake — 227 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 227 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 5, 2026 at 05:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 82 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 82.4 km |
| Coordinates | 48.775, 154.947 |
| Time | Aug 5, 05:02 UTC |
| Location | 227 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000ti7p |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 133 km | Aug 8, 05:39 UTC | 95 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.5 | 143 km | Aug 11, 12:13 UTC | 264 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.0 | 223 km | Aug 7, 14:21 UTC | 49 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.5 | 265 km | Aug 8, 15:33 UTC | Kuril Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.