Right now
The most recent data we hold from ISC arrived 49 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by ISC today.
It is the 5th strongest of the 8 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 19 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 8 August 2026.
What the source measured
ISC reported: Kuril Islands
ISC recorded magnitude 4.6 at a depth of 50 km.
The seismic region given by the source is Kuril Islands.
Nearby, since 19 March 2026
- June 27, 2026 · score 7 · 13.7 km
- March 19, 2026 · score 7 · 16.0 km
- August 3, 2026 · score 16 · 17.0 km
How we know
One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 5 out of 100, at 57 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 5 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 57% |
| Coordinates | 49.6700, 156.0200 |
| Nearest City | Vilyuchinsk (399 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-08T12:13:08.100Z |
| Source | http://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646389696&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.6 |
| Depth | 50 |
| MagType | MB |
| Region | Kuril Islands |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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