M4.5 earthquake — Kuril Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kuril Islands on Oct 7, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 142 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 | 141.6 km |
| Coordinates | 48.393, 153.345 |
| Time | Oct 7, 01:39 UTC |
| Location | Kuril Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000u0nb |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 23 km | Oct 19, 21:43 UTC | Kuril Islands |
| M4.8 | 116 km | Oct 22, 21:09 UTC | 269 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M4.7 | 244 km | Oct 20, 19:53 UTC | Kuril Islands |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.