4.9
EarthquakeModerate
M4.9 earthquake - 128 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia
1828 d ago · 16 Oct 2021, 02:02 UTC 128 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia
What happened
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 128 km ENE of Kuril’sk, Russia on 16 Oct 2021, 02:02 UTC at a depth of 147 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:25 UTC
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