M4.7 Depth: 99.7 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 04:01:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) on December 7, 2025 at 04:01 UTC. At around 100 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

M4.7

Depth

99.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-07 04:01:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.14090, 155.71710

Temperature

-3.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

99.7 km

99.7 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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