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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-04 07:05:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 07:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near East of Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 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
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 07:05:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
48.61000, 157.57000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 247 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia

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