Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.8 earthquake 81 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 81 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia at Oct 6, 2026, 17:47 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 186 km (116 mi) ENE of Nemuro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 6, 2026, 17:47 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.971, 147.711 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 56 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 139 km | |
| 4.8 | 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 76 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.