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M4.8 Depth: 61.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-05 00:11:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on August 5, 2025 at 00:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 00:11:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.46000, 157.23000
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 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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