M4.6 earthquake — northwest of the Kuril Islands
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred northwest of the Kuril Islands on Sep 28, 2026 at 04:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 259 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 258.7 km |
| Coordinates | 49.026, 151.571 |
| Time | Sep 28, 04:42 UTC |
| Location | northwest of the Kuril Islands |
| USGS event ID | us6000ty2w |
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 | 262 km | Sep 23, 01:44 UTC | Kuril Islands |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.