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M4.5 Depth: 23.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-09 16:17:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on August 9, 2025 at 16:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
23.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 16:17:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.25210, 157.47280
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.4 km
Shallow
23.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 182 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia

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