M4.6 Depth: 119.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 03:39:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2025 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia). At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

119.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-09 03:39:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

43.34790, 146.05890

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119.9 km

119.9 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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