M4.7 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-31 18:22:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near East of Kuril Islands on July 31, 2025 at 18:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 18:22:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.88000, 157.35000
Temperature
12.8°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

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