M5.0 shallow earthquake — EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

Date/Time (UTC): Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:04:50 GMT

Magnitude: 5.0 — moderate — can cause significant damage in populated areas

Depth: 10 km (shallow)

Coordinates: 43.7800°N, 150.5600°E

Data source: European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) — Global / Europe

Shallow earthquakes (less than 30km deep) are typically felt more strongly at the surface and cause greater damage than deeper events of the same magnitude.

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Source URL: https://quakenear.me/earthquake/emsc_20260226_0000254