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M4.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-28 10:46:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on December 28, 2025 at 10:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 10:46:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.44000, 155.82000
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 74 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia

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