M4.8 Depth: 73.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-30 13:26:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on July 30, 2025 at 13:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
73.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 13:26:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.06000, 156.33000
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73 km
Intermediate
73 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 63 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 68 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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