Update: Seismic activity on Nov. 14 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake near Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia detected

Published Dec 9, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.1 magnitude quake hit close to Severo-Kuril’sk Friday morning.

At 18:41 UTC (05:41 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 44 km, with its epicenter about 145 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s tremor

During the past week, another magnitude 5.1 quake was registered in the area, also occurring close to Severo-Kuril’sk prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey