M4.6 earthquake — 30 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 30 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 31, 2026 at 09:19 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 141 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 | 140.6 km |
| Coordinates | 45.074, 148.208 |
| Time | Aug 31, 09:19 UTC |
| Location | 30 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 | 209 km | Sep 20, 23:25 UTC | 25 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia |
| M4.8 | 295 km | Sep 19, 09:34 UTC | 268 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.