Moderate M 5.2 Earthquake Recorded East of the Kuril Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred east of the Kuril Islands on February 12, 2026. The seismic event was located at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
What Happened
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 mb occurred east of the Kuril Islands. The seismic event was recorded on February 12, 2026, at 22:40:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
Location Details
The epicenter was located at coordinates 47.3548°N and 157.4172°E, positioned east of the Kuril Islands. A depth of 10 kilometers is categorized as a shallow earthquake. Shallow earthquakes, typically defined as those occurring at depths less than 20 kilometers, are often felt more intensely at the surface than deeper events.
Impact Assessment
According to the source data, there is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect for this event. No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS at this time, and no specific alert level color has been assigned to the event.
What You Should Know
A magnitude 5.2 event is classified as a moderate earthquake. Such events are capable of causing damage to poorly constructed buildings in populated areas, though this event occurred offshore. Residents in seismically active regions should remain aware of the possibility of aftershocks and follow standard safety protocols.
Source
Information provided by the USGS.
Source: USGS Official Notice