M4.5 earthquake — 264 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 264 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia on Jun 29, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 45.486, 151.237 |
| Time | Jun 29, 22:24 UTC |
| Location | 264 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tanf |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 236 km | Jul 25, 15:04 UTC | Kuril Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.