6.8
EarthquakeMajorPAGER: green
M6.8 earthquake - Kuril Islands
658 d ago · 27 Dec 2024, 12:47 UTC Kuril Islands
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Kuril Islands on 27 Dec 2024, 12:47 UTC at a depth of 146 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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