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M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 192 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-09 04:33:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 04:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 192 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 04:33:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.94320, 155.99090
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 140 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia

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