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M4.9 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-30 08:30:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on July 30, 2025 at 08:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 08:30:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.67000, 156.33000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 86 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 104 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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