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M4.7 Depth: 85.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-08-19 12:25:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on August 19, 2025 at 12:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
85.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 12:25:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
48.36000, 154.34000
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85 km
Intermediate
85 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

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    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
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  • Raikoke
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Sarychev Peak
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Russia
  • Chirinkotan
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Russia

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