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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-23 01:57:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near East of Kuril Islands on August 23, 2025 at 01:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 01:57:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.82000, 157.42000
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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