M4.6 earthquake — 79 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 79 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia on Jul 9, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 108 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 | 107.7 km |
| Coordinates | 44.509, 147.890 |
| Time | Jul 9, 11:58 UTC |
| Location | 79 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000sz66 |
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 | 163 km | Aug 3, 14:39 UTC | 61 km S of Shikotan, Russia |
| M4.5 | 174 km | Aug 2, 20:02 UTC | 85 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.