Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 64.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
KURIL ISLANDS
M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS
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About this earthquake
On August 4, 2025 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 64 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
96bd9354bca824998b4d23d87d25c079148d09e8
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
64.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 13:48:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.60470,
156.89550
Temperature
11.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
64 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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