M4.4 earthquake strikes Pacific near Southern Kurils, no damage reported

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred early Wednesday near the Southern Kuril Islands, with epicenter 76 km southeast of uninhabited Simushir. The event is routine for this seismically active region; no damage or tsunami threat is indicated. It is notable only for monitoring purposes, not for market or geopolitical impact.

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