M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-30 12:08:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on July 30, 2025 at 12:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 12:08:48 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.70000, 156.97000
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

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