M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 182 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-12-23 19:49:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 182 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on December 23, 2025 at 19:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 19:49:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.61450, 158.06760
Temperature
-2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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