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M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 13:18:38 UTC Local time: —
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M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-08-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-08-05 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 13:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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 EMSC.

Details

ID
3a8c4316d70d84a02bc76bebf6d5867579a3dea8
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 13:18:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.99400, 157.24670
Temperature
14.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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

Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Aug 5, 2025, 1:26 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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