# M4.8 Earthquake Strikes Shikotan, Russia

Shikotan, Kuril Islands —

**What happened:**

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the Kuril Islands Thursday afternoon, centered about 24 miles northeast of Shikotan at a depth of roughly 47 miles. The quake hit at 12:21 PM Central Time (5:21 PM UTC).

**Impacts:**

Deep earthquakes like this one are felt less at the surface. No shaking reports have come in so far, and no damage has been reported. The USGS shows no tsunami threat from this quake.

**What to do:**

- Drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking — get under a sturdy table and stay there until it stops.

- Check your home for damage: gas lines, water lines, and anything that may have fallen.

- Expect aftershocks. Stay alert for the next few hours and be ready to drop and cover again.

*Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 22, 2026.*