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Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:30:04 GMT
Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
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Magnitude4.6
Location28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia
Depth147.811 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:19:57 GMT
Coordinates45.145, 148.219

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 28 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia on Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:19:57 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 147.811 kilometers, near 45.15, 148.22.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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