M4.4 earthquake - 230 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 230 km NNW of Kuril’sk, Russia on 8 Dec 2025, 04:58 UTC at a depth of 360 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.