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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-31 10:04:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on July 31, 2025 at 10:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 10:04:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.19520, 158.08330
Temperature
13.4°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

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    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
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