A moderate earthquake, registering 4.9 magnitude, was recorded in the area East of the Kuril Islands. The seismic event occurred on February 4, 2026, at 06:46:07 UTC, a region known for high tectonic stress along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Geophysical assessments place the epicenter of the tremor near coordinates 45.50° N, 150.25° E. Preliminary calculations indicate a shallow focal depth of approximately 15.0 kilometers, contributing to the energy released near the surface.
The area of the epicenter is situated above the subduction zone where the Pacific Plate dives beneath the Okhotsk Plate. At the time of the event, the regional weather featured a temperature of -1.1°C under a sky characterized by broken clouds.
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