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M4.8 Depth: 53.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-09-10 06:51:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on September 10, 2025 at 06:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
53.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 06:51:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.73860, 157.10860
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.1 km
Shallow
53.1 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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