M5.9 earthquake

264 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 5.9 (moderate) earthquake struck 264 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on October 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM UTC, at a depth of 26 km.

Magnitude

5.9 mww

Depth

26 km

When

October 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM UTC

Coordinates

48.455°, 154.809°

Review status

reviewed

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