M4.8 earthquake — 43 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 43 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Nov 12, 2026 at 01:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 74 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 | 74.5 km |
| Coordinates | 50.440, 156.614 |
| Time | Nov 12, 01:18 UTC |
| Location | 43 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000txqa |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 213 km | Nov 6, 10:12 UTC | 91 km SSW of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.