M4.8 Depth: 89.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 13:49:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands (Russia) on August 6, 2025 at 13:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 89 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

89.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 13:49:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

gfz

Coordinates

50.18000, 155.94000

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

89 km

89 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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