M4.8 earthquake — 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia on Oct 22, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 76 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 76.3 km |
| Coordinates | 44.035, 147.083 |
| Time | Oct 22, 17:21 UTC |
| Location | 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000u45f |
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 | 263 km | Oct 19, 20:50 UTC | 72 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.