Back to map
M5.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 257 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-02-14 01:32:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2025 at 01:32 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 257 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-14 01:32:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.47920, 151.14920

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Nemuro503.4 kmSW31'223
Kitami603.5 kmW119'135
Sapporo824.4 kmW1'973'832

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 94 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Ivao Group
    Distance: 119 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'426 m ·Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 171 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥49
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.92025-01-15 14:12:36 UTC20.7 km268 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia M4.72025-01-01 07:54:19 UTC85.4 km172 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia M4.62025-01-04 10:59:07 UTC51.7 kmKuril Islands M4.52025-01-15 03:04:21 UTC130.6 kmKuril Islands M4.52025-01-14 07:38:34 UTC24.7 km246 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
563
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share