M4.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-06-17 16:25:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on June 17, 2025 at 16:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-17 16:25:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.61000, 148.77000
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Moyorodake [Medvezhia]
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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