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M4.6 Depth: 37.1 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-19 12:25:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 12:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 37 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
37.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 12:25:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.05630, 154.61330
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.1 km
Shallow
37.1 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

  • Sinarka
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Raikoke
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Russia
  • Sarychev Peak
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Rasshua
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 956 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia

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