M4.5 earthquake — Kuril Islands
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred Kuril Islands on Jul 20, 2026 at 20:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 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 | 67.9 km |
| Coordinates | 47.110, 152.776 |
| Time | Jul 20, 20:53 UTC |
| Location | Kuril Islands |
| USGS event ID | us7000t21j |
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.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 205 km | Aug 1, 06:48 UTC | 273 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.