Back to map
M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-02 18:02:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on August 2, 2025 at 18:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 18:02:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.79920, 160.05080
Temperature
13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ksudach
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 221 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
632
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share