M4.4 earthquake — Kuril Islands
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred Kuril Islands on Jul 26, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 71 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 71.5 km |
| Coordinates | 48.222, 154.213 |
| Time | Jul 26, 18:00 UTC |
| Location | Kuril Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t3ij |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 144 km | Jul 25, 15:04 UTC | Kuril Islands |
| M4.3 | 221 km | Jul 23, 18:42 UTC | 89 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.5 | 298 km | Jul 25, 23:40 UTC | 72 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.