M4.0 earthquake - 269 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4 earthquake struck 269 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia on 22 Apr 2024, 08:40 UTC at a depth of 169 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.