Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Kuril Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands
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About this earthquake
On July 30, 2025 at 14:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 26 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 GFZ.
Details
ID
a30a228df35427408485f3e63e0ce9efded50eb0
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 14:34:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.08000,
157.30000
Temperature
13.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 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
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Chikurachki Activity reported
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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