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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-28 16:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on August 28, 2025 at 16:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 16:22:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.92000, 159.29000
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 162 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Diky Greben
    Distance: 172 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'040 m ·Last eruption: 350 ·Russia

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