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M4.3 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-22 13:57:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 13:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 60 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
M4.3
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 13:57:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.01000, 156.54000
Temperature
-3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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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  • Ebeko
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
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    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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