M5.2 earthquake: Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on October 11, 2026. It was recorded at 05:00 PM UTC at a depth of 83 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.2
mww · Moderate
Depth
83 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
05:00:29 PM
October 11, 2026
Source
USGS
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 561 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.5 earthquake on November 16, 2012.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 11, 2026 earthquake near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia?
The earthquake occurred near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at 49.788° N, 155.786° E, at a depth of 83 km.
How strong was the earthquake near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 5.2 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.