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M4.6 Depth: 59.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-15 15:46:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2025 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 59 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
59.2 km
UTC time
2025-02-15 15:46:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
46.24530, 151.95030

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.2 km
Shallow
59.2 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

  • Milna
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 75 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 85 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Prevo Peak
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'360 m ·Last eruption: 1825 ·Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 89 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Uratman
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 678 m ·Russia

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