M4.7 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-01 16:05:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on October 1, 2025 at 16:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 16:05:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.29000, 154.39000
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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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