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M4.7 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-03 22:43:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on August 3, 2025 at 22:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 22:43:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.09000, 156.38000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 61 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 71 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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