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M4.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-17 04:18:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on October 17, 2025 at 04:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 04:18:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.95000, 156.36000
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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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