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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 123 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-08-03 12:18:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 123 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 12:18:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.83650, 157.25100
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 122 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia
  • Ebeko
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'103 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Alaid
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Russia

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