M5.4 earthquake

38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 5.4 (moderate) earthquake struck 38 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 15, 2026 at 12:43 AM UTC, at a depth of 79 km.

Magnitude

5.4 mb

Depth

79 km

When

August 15, 2026 at 12:43 AM UTC

Coordinates

50.374°, 156.386°

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.