M4.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-12 14:23:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on July 12, 2025 at 14:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M4.4
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-12 14:23:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.41000, 152.97000
Temperature
9.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 96 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Uratman
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Ketoi
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Russia
  • Ushishur
    Distance: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 357 m ·Last eruption: 1884 ·Russia

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