M4.9 earthquake — 278 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 278 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Oct 12, 2026 at 15:44 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 48.297, 154.923 |
| Time | Oct 12, 15:44 UTC |
| Location | 278 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u1sn |
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 | 9 km | Oct 22, 21:09 UTC | 269 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.5 | 96 km | Oct 19, 21:43 UTC | Kuril Islands |
| M4.6 | 251 km | Oct 21, 17:19 UTC | 208 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.7 | 276 km | Oct 20, 19:53 UTC | Kuril Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.