M4.5 earthquake — Kuril Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kuril Islands on Aug 8, 2026 at 15:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 34.9 km |
| Coordinates | 46.775, 153.028 |
| Time | Aug 8, 15:33 UTC |
| Location | Kuril Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj9r |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 279 km | Aug 11, 12:13 UTC | 264 km SW 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.