Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 57 km S of Shikotan, Russia
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 57 km S of Shikotan, Russia at Feb 23, 2026, 22:54 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 100 km (62 mi) E of Nemuro.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 23, 2026, 22:54 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.288, 146.805 |
| 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 | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 76 km | |
| 4.4 | 28 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.4 | 62 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 58 km | |
| 4.6 | 26 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia | 40 km / 25 mi | depth 57 km | |
| 5.0 | 27 km SSE of Nemuro, Japan | 91 km / 57 mi | depth 91 km | |
| 4.7 | 71 km E of Shikotan, Russia | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.7 | 70 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 73 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 45 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 99 km | |
| 4.5 | 24 km NNW of Shikotan, Russia | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 95 km | |
| 4.6 | 57 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 74 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 66 km | |
| 4.3 | 89 km SSE of Shikotan, Russia | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 24 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 65 km | |
| 4.3 | 42 km E of Nemuro, Japan | 58 km / 36 mi | depth 62 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.