M4.7 Depth: 72.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-02 23:43:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on August 2, 2025 at 23:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 23:43:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.11000, 156.29000
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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