M4.4 Depth: 75.8 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 79 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-12-19 21:51:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 79 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on December 19, 2025 at 21:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
75.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 21:51:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.96890, 155.97720
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.8 km
Intermediate
75.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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