# M4.5 Earthquake Strikes the Kuril Islands

**Kuril Islands, Russia —** A magnitude 4.5 earthquake rattled the Kuril Islands on Monday afternoon, a remote chain of islands in the North Pacific known for frequent seismic activity.

## What happened:

The quake struck at 4:43 PM Central time at a depth of 102 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey has reviewed the event. No tsunami alert has been issued.

## Impacts:

The islands are thinly populated, and a quake at this depth and size rarely causes damage. There are no immediate reports of injuries.

## What to do:

- If you felt the shaking, look for cracked walls, fallen shelves and gas leaks before settling back in.

- Aftershocks are common — keep an emergency kit where you can reach it.

- Follow local authorities for any official updates.

*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 19, 2026.*