M4.9 earthquake - 198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
1 d ago · 15 Oct 2026, 14:59 UTC 198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
What happened
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 198 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 15 Oct 2026, 14:59 UTC at a depth of 10 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.
Green alert: limited impact expected.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
Also reported by GDACS
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
GDACS alert level Green
16 Oct 2026, 18:31 UTC
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