M4.5 earthquake — 256 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 256 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 11, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 177 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 | 176.9 km |
| Coordinates | 49.254, 153.306 |
| Time | Aug 11, 12:13 UTC |
| Location | 256 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjx7 |
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 | 138 km | Sep 2, 05:08 UTC | Kuril Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.