Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 32.1 km
- Source
- USGS
107 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
M4.9 Earthquake near 107 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
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About this earthquake
On December 24, 2025 at 23:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 107 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia. With a focal depth of about 32 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
9179274cf6aedcccb34126f64aefcea41d292906
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
32.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 23:00:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.61660,
148.02990
Temperature
5.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.1 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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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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