M4.6 Depth: 32.4 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-04 10:59:07 UTC Local time:

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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
32.4 km
UTC time
2025-01-04 10:59:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.69600, 151.73670

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.4 km
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

  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 95 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia

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