M4.6 earthquake - 278 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 278 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia on 18 Dec 2024, 08:30 UTC at a depth of 72 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.