M4.9 earthquake — 80 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 80 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 3, 2026 at 11:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 70 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 70.2 km |
| Coordinates | 49.961, 155.971 |
| Time | Aug 3, 11:26 UTC |
| Location | 80 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000thre |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 54 km | Aug 19, 18:07 UTC | 134 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.4 | 274 km | Aug 21, 22:00 UTC | 112 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.