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M4.6 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-12 15:20:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on December 12, 2025 at 15:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 15:20:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.82000, 155.89000
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 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: 51 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 83 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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