M4.6 earthquake — 64 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 64 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia on Oct 30, 2026 at 08:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 44 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 43.6 km |
| Coordinates | 43.261, 146.424 |
| Time | Oct 30, 08:45 UTC |
| Location | 64 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tu7b |
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 | 167 km | Oct 28, 23:13 UTC | 17 km N of Kushiro, Japan |
| M4.6 | 170 km | Oct 29, 21:12 UTC | 121 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia |
| M4.5 | 203 km | Oct 26, 08:10 UTC | 56 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.