M4.2 earthquake - Kuril Islands
800 d ago · 8 Aug 2024, 23:00 UTC Kuril Islands
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Kuril Islands on 8 Aug 2024, 23:00 UTC at a depth of 50 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
18 Oct 2026, 00:16 UTC
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