M5.40 Earthquake – 38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

15 August 2026, 00:43 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck 38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on 15 August 2026, 00:43 UTC, at a depth of 79 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.40 (mb)
Location
38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
Date & time
15 August 2026, 00:43 UTC
Coordinates
50.3745, 156.3863
Depth
78.98 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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