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M4.5 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-31 04:18:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on August 31, 2025 at 04:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 04:18:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.98000, 159.33000
Temperature
11.6°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

  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 170 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia

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