M4.6 earthquake — 37 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 37 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Sep 22, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 84 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 | 83.9 km |
| Coordinates | 50.434, 156.494 |
| Time | Sep 22, 13:56 UTC |
| Location | 37 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tj5n |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 289 km | Sep 17, 13:30 UTC | 107 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.