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M4.8 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-24 12:14:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on July 24, 2025 at 12:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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
M4.8
Depth
58.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 12:14:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.41330, 148.13150
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 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

  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 70 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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