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M4.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-11-27 12:16:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. With a focal depth of about 20 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 12:16:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.80000, 156.93000
Temperature
2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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