M4.9 earthquake - 268 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 268 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia on 15 Jan 2025, 14:12 UTC at a depth of 10 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.