M4.9 Depth: 75.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 19:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) on August 12, 2025 at 19:02 UTC. At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

75.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 19:02:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.94750, 157.00470

Temperature

13.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75 km

75 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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