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M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 03:17:08 UTC Local time: —
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M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-11-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-11-21 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) on November 21, 2025 at 03:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
9b175c2165e2c069bff11a18fed47be56c3d34c5
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 03:17:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Sahalinskaa oblast'
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.99000, 146.87000
Temperature
5.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Nov 21, 2025, 4:02 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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