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M4.4 Depth: 51.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-06-02 13:48:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 52 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
51.8 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 13:48:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.15540, 156.68570
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.8 km
Shallow
51.8 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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