M5.5 earthquake

43 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 5.5 (moderate) earthquake struck 43 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 15, 2026 at 12:43 AM UTC, at a depth of 72 km.

Magnitude

5.5 mb

Depth

72 km

When

August 15, 2026 at 12:43 AM UTC

Coordinates

50.373°, 156.509°

Review status

reviewed

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