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M4.9 Depth: 13.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-30 16:59:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 16:59:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.95680, 157.42590
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 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

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    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'116 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Russia
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