M4.5 earthquake — 93 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 93 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Sep 8, 2026 at 14:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 76 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 76.5 km |
| Coordinates | 49.869, 155.773 |
| Time | Sep 8, 14:13 UTC |
| Location | 93 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us7000tfu8 |
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 | 181 km | Sep 27, 20:49 UTC | 259 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.