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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes 156 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes 156 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia
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Magnitude5.5
Location156 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia
Depth36.429 km
Time (UTC)Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:52:30 GMT
Coordinates44.979, 149.835
PAGER alertGREEN

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck 156 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia on Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:52:30 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 36.429 kilometers, near 44.98, 149.83.

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

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