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M5.2 Depth: 52.3 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 128 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-30 07:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 128 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia on July 30, 2025 at 07:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
52.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 07:23:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.55320, 149.20560
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.3 km
Shallow
52.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nemuro321.2 kmSW31'223
Kushiro425.7 kmSW167'875
Sapporo651.4 kmW1'973'832

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Moyorodake [Medvezhia]
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 117 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Ivao Group
    Distance: 139 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'426 m ·Russia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥443
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-07-30 07:23:16 UTC12.0 kmKuril Islands M5.22025-07-30 07:23:16 UTC15.1 kmKURIL ISLANDS M5.02025-05-29 13:07:03 UTC16.7 km145 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia M5.02025-05-29 13:07:01 UTC41.6 kmKURIL ISLANDS M5.02025-05-29 13:06:57 UTC34.6 kmKuril Islands

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
553
Country (24h)
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