Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- USGS
78 km S of Shikotan, Russia
M4.8 Earthquake near 78 km S of Shikotan, Russia
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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
ID
59fa648f330c8ab8b4e8d8dc79b2e56e785fb0e2
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
Depth profile
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
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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