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M4.5 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-21 10:13:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on August 21, 2025 at 10:13 UTC. 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
M4.5
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 10:13:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.95300, 156.42140
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 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

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  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 77 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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