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M4.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-28 13:01:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 13:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 50 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
M4.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 13:01:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.68000, 156.36000
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 104 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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