M4.5 Depth: 140.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 15:15:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) on July 23, 2025 at 15:15 UTC. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

140.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-23 15:15:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

44.39000, 146.71000

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

140 km

140 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 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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