M4.9 earthquake — 85 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 85 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 3, 2026 at 11:26 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 58 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 57.7 km |
| Coordinates | 49.919, 155.945 |
| Time | Aug 3, 11:26 UTC |
| Location | 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 56 km | Aug 2, 00:13 UTC | 112 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.9 | 68 km | Aug 2, 08:22 UTC | 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.2 | 80 km | Aug 1, 20:02 UTC | 160 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.4 | 192 km | Aug 1, 06:48 UTC | 273 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.