M4.5 earthquake — Kuril Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kuril Islands on Jul 19, 2026 at 04:58 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 145 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 | 144.6 km |
| Coordinates | 47.767, 152.420 |
| Time | Jul 19, 04:58 UTC |
| Location | Kuril Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1qt |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 187 km | Aug 1, 06:48 UTC | 273 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
| M5.2 | 275 km | Aug 1, 20:02 UTC | 160 km SSW 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.