Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 32.4 km
- Source
- USGS
Kuril Islands
M4.6 Earthquake near Kuril Islands
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About this earthquake
On January 4, 2025 at 10:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
3f655cbf579fcc8b688e0bd15e58f8ab2cd7e9f0
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
32.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-04 10:59:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.69600,
151.73670
Depth profile
Shallow
32.4 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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