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A natural disaster has struck Russia amid the war with Ukraine. Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the Kuril Islands of Russia on Tuesday (January 13, 2026). According to the report of the US Geological Survey (USGS), a strong earthquake of magnitude 6.3 was felt at 6:34 pm (local time) on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) in the Kuril Islands between Russia and Japan. This earthquake occurred at 44.6 degrees north and 149.1 degrees east, about 545 km east of Asahikawa, Japan. Its center was recorded at a depth of 45 kilometers from the earth.
There is no danger of tsunami from earthquake- USGS
The Kuril Islands are located in a very active seismic zone between Russia and Japan, where earthquakes occur frequently due to the movement of tectonic plates. However, there is no danger of tsunami from this earthquake. USGS has issued a green alert for deaths and economic losses due to earthquakes. This means the possibility of loss of life and property is less.
The population of this area lives in such houses, which can withstand moderate earthquake tremors. The most vulnerable building types are reinforced concrete frames without reinforced brick walls. According to USGS, the total population of the Kuril Islands is around 2,000.
Last year there was a terrible earthquake of 8.7 magnitude
Last year, on July 30, 2025, this island was hit by a massive earthquake of 8.7 magnitude, which was now equal to the sixth most powerful earthquake recorded worldwide. However, there were no casualties in Russia. At the same time, since the earthquake of July 30, 2025, more than 100 tremors of magnitude 4.4 or more were felt in this area. At the same time, there is no news of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake that occurred on Tuesday (January 13).
Kuril Islands are considered part of the Ring of Fire
The Kuril Islands are a volcanic archipelago located in the far east of Russia. This region is considered part of the Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and volcanic activities are common. The Kuril Islands and the Kamchatka Peninsula are one of the most seismic and volcanic regions on Earth, where hundreds of small and large earthquakes occur every year. In 1952, an earthquake of 9.0 magnitude occurred in Kamchatka, which is also considered to be one of the most powerful earthquakes in history.
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