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M4.6 Depth: 62.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-05 23:28:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 63 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
M4.6
Depth
62.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 23:28:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.35020, 155.34080
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.9 km
Shallow
62.9 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

  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 45 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia

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