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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 214 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-31 20:41:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 214 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on July 31, 2025 at 20:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 20:41:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.06760, 157.77690
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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  • Vernadsky Ridge
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  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 222 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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