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M4.1 earthquake 128 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 128 km SSE of Kuril’sk, Russia at Aug 16, 2026, 09:32 UTC, at a depth of 38 km. The epicentre was 244 km (152 mi) ENE of Nemuro.

Details

Magnitude4.1 mb
TimeAug 16, 2026, 09:32 UTC
Depth37.6 km
Coordinates44.129, 148.405
Felt reports0
Tsunami flagNone
SourceUSGS event page
Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
MagnitudeLocationDistanceDepthTime
4.556 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia76 km / 47 midepth 139 km
4.881 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia58 km / 36 midepth 35 km
4.3114 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia79 km / 49 midepth 35 km
4.462 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia77 km / 48 midepth 58 km
4.4140 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia76 km / 48 midepth 35 km

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.