M4.2 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-06-19 19:16:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on June 19, 2025 at 19:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-19 19:16:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.99000, 150.46000
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 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

  • Ivao Group
    Distance: 105 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'426 m ·Russia
  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Moyorodake [Medvezhia]
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 148 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 174 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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