M4.8 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 19:04:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands (Russia) on July 31, 2025 at 19:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-31 19:04:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

gfz

Coordinates

49.98000, 155.61000

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — shallower than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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

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