M5.3 earthquake

125 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 5.3 (moderate) earthquake struck 125 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM UTC, at a depth of 52 km.

Magnitude

5.3 mww

Depth

52 km

When

August 19, 2026 at 6:07 PM UTC

Coordinates

49.573°, 155.760°

Review status

reviewed

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