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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 96 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-30 13:29:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 96 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on July 30, 2025 at 13:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 13:29:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.19310, 157.26020
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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
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  • Karpinsky Group
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  • Koshelev
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