M4.2 earthquake - 129 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 129 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia on 17 May 2023, 04:16 UTC at a depth of 35 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.