M4.8 Depth: 67.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 86 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-24 12:14:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 86 km S of Kuril’sk, Russia on July 24, 2025 at 12:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
67.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 12:14:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.45480, 148.05290
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.6 km
Shallow
67.6 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

  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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