M 4.2 - 56 km WSW of Kuril’sk, Russia

December 30, 2015 at 15:31:45 UTC

Depth: 143.97 km (Intermediate)

M 4.2

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.2 mb
Depth143.97 km (Intermediate)
Location44.9739N, 147.2573E
Community IntensityI (Not Felt)
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance271 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
USGS Event PageView on USGS →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.2 mean?

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 143.97 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

Nearby Recent Earthquakes

More Earthquakes in Russia

More M4.0-5.0 Earthquakes

Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.