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M4.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-27 13:06:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 13:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 13:06:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.45000, 156.50000
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 111 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 131 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia

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