Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes Kuril Islands

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred in the Kuril Islands region on July 19, 2026, at 04:58:25.200 UTC. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event's coordinates as 47.5702 degrees north latitude and 152.5539 degrees east longitude.

The earthquake originated at a depth of 112.886 kilometers. The magnitude 4.6 measurement indicates the relative size of the earthquake, a standard metric used by seismological agencies worldwide to quantify the energy released.

The USGS continuously monitors and reports on seismic activity globally, providing essential data points such as location, time, depth, and magnitude for earthquakes like this event in the Kuril Islands. These measurements are crucial for understanding global tectonic processes.