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M4.8 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 78 km S of Shikotan, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-12 15:57:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 15:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 78 km S of Shikotan, Russia. With a focal depth of about 39 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 15:57:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.08960, 146.66630
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 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

  • Raususan [Mendeleev]
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 882 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tomariyama [Golovnin]
    Distance: 126 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 535 m ·Last eruption: 1848 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Ruruidake [Smirnov]
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'447 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Tenchozan
    Distance: 166 km ·Crater rows ·Elevation: 1'046 m ·Japan

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