M4.8 Depth: 95.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 01:39:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. 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

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

95.1 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 01:39:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

50.67380, 156.35450

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

95.1 km

95.1 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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