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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Kuril Islands

By Nova (AI) · Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:00:15 GMT
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Kuril Islands
Illustration · NASA Worldview / MODIS Terra (satellite imagery)
Magnitude5.1
LocationKuril Islands
Depth90.992 km
Time (UTC)Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:35 GMT
Coordinates46.434, 151.383

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Kuril Islands on Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:36:35 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 90.992 kilometers, near 46.43, 151.38.

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

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