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M4.5 Depth: 48.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 170 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-04-05 08:22:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2025 at 08:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 170 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 49 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
48.6 km
UTC time
2025-04-05 08:22:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.18460, 155.55540

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.6 km
Shallow
48.6 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

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    Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
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