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M4.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-25 13:17:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 33 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 13:17:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.38000, 148.98000
Temperature
6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
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    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia
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