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M4.8 Depth: 79.2 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 41 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 08:20:44 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Sahalinskaa oblast' on Aug 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near 41 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (Russia) · 2025-08-16 08:20:44 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2025 at 08:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 41 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (Russia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
79.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-16 08:20:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Sahalinskaa oblast'
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.42590, 156.55410
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.2 km
Intermediate
79.2 km
79.2 km — deeper than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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