M4.6 earthquake - 163 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
1159 d ago · 15 Aug 2023, 15:00 UTC 163 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
What happened
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 163 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on 15 Aug 2023, 15:00 UTC at a depth of 38 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.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:07 UTC
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