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M4.9 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-24 23:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on December 24, 2025 at 23:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 23:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.63000, 148.00000
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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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