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M4.7 Depth: 76.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-09-09 00:23:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. At around 76 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 00:23:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.82000, 155.85000
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 49 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 80 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 85 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia

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