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M4.5 Depth: 68.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-09-20 17:49:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on September 20, 2025 at 17:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 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
M4.5
Depth
68.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 17:49:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.89160, 155.79920
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.8 km
Shallow
68.8 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

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 41 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 78 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 80 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia

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