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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia

By Nova (AI) · Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:04 GMT
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia
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Magnitude4.8
Location39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia
Depth76.309 km
Time (UTC)Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:21:26 GMT
Coordinates44.035, 147.083

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 39 km NE of Shikotan, Russia on Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:21:26 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 76.309 kilometers, near 44.03, 147.08.

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

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