M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-31 03:13:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on July 31, 2025 at 03:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 03:13:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.94620, 156.09430
Temperature
13.3°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

  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 116 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia

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