M4.5 earthquake - 263 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 263 km NE of Kuril’sk, Russia on 16 Jan 2024, 12:01 UTC at a depth of 247 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.