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M4.7 Depth: 23.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-06-19 07:28:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2025 at 07:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-19 07:28:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
45.78000, 151.79000
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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

  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 92 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 127 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia

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