M4.2 earthquake - 121 km WSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
1098 d ago · 16 Oct 2023, 02:54 UTC 121 km WSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
What happened
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 121 km WSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on 16 Oct 2023, 02:54 UTC at a depth of 160 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.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 11:11 UTC
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