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M4.7 Depth: 67.7 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 39 km E of Shikotan, Russia

UTC time: 2025-02-18 00:38:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2025 at 00:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 39 km E of Shikotan, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
67.7 km
UTC time
2025-02-18 00:38:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.84020, 147.20410

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.7 km
Shallow
67.7 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

  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Ruruidake [Smirnov]
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'447 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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