M4.7 Earthquake 218 km WNW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia — April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 13:23:02 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 11:23 PM UTC+10 local
On April 26, 2026 at 13:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 deep-focus earthquake struck 218 km WNW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, at a depth of 358.2 km and coordinates 51.4865°, 153.2830°. This earthquake was detected by 170 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Russia, a region characterized by the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone on the northwestern Pacific Ring of Fire. The nearest mapped fault system is the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. View all earthquakes in Russia.
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153.2830°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 218 km WNW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on April 26, 2026 at 13:23 UTC had a depth of 358.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 51.4865°, 153.2830°, which is 218 km WNW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Russia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Russia was the M9.0 Kamchatka earthquake of November 4, 1952. Today's magnitude 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000st08). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 26, 2026). M4.7 Earthquake 218 km WNW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia — April 26, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000st08/