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M4.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 72 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-07-25 23:40:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 72 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 50 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 23:40:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.25410, 156.89880
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 117 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 108 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Alaid
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Russia
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