Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 67.7 km
- Source
- USGS
39 km E of Shikotan, Russia
M4.7 Earthquake near 39 km E of Shikotan, Russia
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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
ID
522f3612ed236f042d36517d468159737ff81415
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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