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M4.5 earthquake — Kuril Islands

M4.5 earthquake near Kuril Islands

An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kuril Islands on Oct 19, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 102 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.

Event data

MagnitudeM4.5
Depth102.1 km
Coordinates48.449, 153.647
TimeOct 19, 21:43 UTC
LocationKuril Islands
USGS event IDus6000u3i2

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.

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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.