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M4.9 Depth: 53.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-30 09:01:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on July 30, 2025 at 09:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 09:01:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.42320, 157.22260
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 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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