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M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-21 11:33:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on October 21, 2025 at 11:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 11:33:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.36000, 157.37000
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

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