M6 Earthquake — 111 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

On 07 June 2026, 10:41 UTC, an earthquake of magnitude M6 was recorded in the region: 111 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia.

• Coordinates: 49.9841° N, 157.2596° E
• Depth: 18 km

The blue and white areas of the diagram show the directions of compression and extension during the rupture; the shape indicates the fault type (normal, reverse, or strike-slip). The solution yields two mathematically equivalent fault planes — which one is the actual rupture plane is usually unknown without additional geological context:

The data is preliminary (status: reviewed) and may be revised by USGS as additional information becomes available.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program