M4.9 Depth: 79.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-30 09:01:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on July 30, 2025 at 09:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
79.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 09:01:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.46000, 157.17000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79 km
Intermediate
79 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1690 ·Russia
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    Distance: 110 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
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