M4.6 earthquake — 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 31, 2026 at 09:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 148 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 147.8 km |
| Coordinates | 45.145, 148.219 |
| Time | Aug 31, 09:19 UTC |
| Location | 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000td3c |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 142 km | Aug 29, 04:48 UTC | 170 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.7 | 149 km | Aug 26, 07:32 UTC | 82 km NE of Otrada, Russia |
| M4.3 | 167 km | Aug 25, 17:44 UTC | 180 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.2 | 168 km | Aug 29, 01:46 UTC | 148 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.