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M4.9 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-16 19:56:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 19:56:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.23000, 157.07000
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

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