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M4.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-04 07:24:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 07:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near East of 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 07:24:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
45.12000, 152.02000
Temperature
11.1°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 159 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Ivao Group
    Distance: 196 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'426 m ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 200 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia

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