M4.4 earthquake — 259 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 259 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Sep 27, 2026 at 20:49 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 48.381, 156.784 |
| Time | Sep 27, 20:49 UTC |
| Location | 259 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty0g |
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.