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M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-03 07:33:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on August 3, 2025 at 07:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 07:33:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.63370, 157.88970
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 106 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Diky Greben
    Distance: 111 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'040 m ·Last eruption: 350 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Koshelev
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1690 ·Russia

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