M4.6 earthquake - 26 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 26 km SSW of Shikotan, Russia on 20 Sept 2026, 23:25 UTC at a depth of 57 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Nemuro, about 85 km away in Hokkaido, Japan.