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M4.5 Depth: 56.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-01-15 03:04:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on January 15, 2025 at 03:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
56.1 km
UTC time
2025-01-15 03:04:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.30060, 152.35490

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.1 km
Shallow
56.1 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

  • Milna
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 75 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Uratman
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia
  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 115 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia

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