Update: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude reported close to Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on Jan. 11

Published Jan 31, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake was recorded near Severo-Kuril’sk Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor hit the region at 19:37 UTC (05:37 local time). The epicenter was situated about 150 km south of Severo-Kuril’sk, at a depth of 53 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, the area has experienced five quakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater. The most significant was a 5.0 magnitude earthquake registered in the same region one days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey