M4.6 Depth: 65.8 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-30 15:56:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on July 30, 2025 at 15:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 15:56:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.32330, 156.76050
Temperature
12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.8 km
Shallow
65.8 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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