Earthquakes in Russia — September 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Russia during September 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 36 km.
The month's largest event in Russia was a magnitude 5.5 earthquake near Kuril’sk, Russia on 04 September 2026 at 23:52 UTC. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake radiates roughly 2,682 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Russia monthly average of 87 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 36 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
That is 99% below the 87 events Russia averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Russia, September 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Kuril’sk, Russia | 36.4 | Russia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Russia in September 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Russia during September 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Russia in September 2026?
A magnitude 5.5 event near Kuril’sk, Russia on 04 September 2026.
Other months in Russia
Magnitudes for September 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.