M4.8 earthquake — 95 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 95 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Aug 8, 2026 at 05:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 83 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 | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 82.5 km |
| Coordinates | 49.851, 155.753 |
| Time | Aug 8, 05:39 UTC |
| Location | 95 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 16 km | Aug 3, 11:26 UTC | 85 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.2 | 42 km | Aug 2, 00:13 UTC | 112 km SW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.2 | 66 km | Aug 1, 20:02 UTC | 160 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.9 | 66 km | Aug 2, 08:22 UTC | 149 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.6 | 92 km | Aug 5, 02:46 UTC | 36 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.0 | 93 km | Aug 7, 14:21 UTC | 49 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.