M4.3 earthquake — 90 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 90 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 25, 2026 at 14:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 79 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 | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 78.9 km |
| Coordinates | 49.897, 155.777 |
| Time | Aug 25, 14:45 UTC |
| Location | 90 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tnd3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 288 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.