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M4.7 Depth: 76.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-20 05:19:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on August 20, 2025 at 05:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 05:19:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.77680, 155.84800
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 52 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 90 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia

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