Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 73 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 73 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia at Aug 2, 2026, 20:02 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 117 km (73 mi) E of Nemuro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 2, 2026, 20:02 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.174, 147.005 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.4 | 62 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 58 km | |
| 4.6 | 26 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 4.7 | 71 km E of Shikotan, Russia | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 70 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.