M4.7 Earthquake Strikes the Kuril Islands
Kuril Islands, Russia — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake shook the Kuril Islands on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
What happened: The quake struck at 2:53 p.m. Central time, centered beneath the Pacific about 18 miles down, along the island chain that stretches between Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula and Japan's Hokkaido. USGS registered the tremor at magnitude 4.7.
Impacts: The offshore quake triggered no tsunami, and USGS has logged no felt reports from the thinly populated islands. No damage is expected, and USGS raised no alert flag for this event.
What to do:
- If shaking starts, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops.
- Stay clear of windows, shelves, and anything that could topple.
- Check for hazards like broken glass or shifted furniture afterward.
- Expect possible aftershocks and be ready to take cover again.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 20, 2026.
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