M4.7 earthquake — 71 km E of Shikotan, Russia
An magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred 71 km E of Shikotan, Russia on Aug 10, 2026 at 10:36 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.887, 147.598 |
| Time | Aug 10, 10:36 UTC |
| Location | 71 km E of Shikotan, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tjkl |
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 | 148 km | Aug 31, 09:19 UTC | 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.6 | 213 km | Aug 29, 04:48 UTC | 170 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.2 | 289 km | Aug 29, 01:46 UTC | 148 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.