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M4.5 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-09-18 17:40:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on September 18, 2025 at 17:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 17:40:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.72000, 155.79000
Temperature
10.5°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: 55 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 72 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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