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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 19:02:38 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Aug 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands (Russia) · 2025-08-12 19:02:38 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands (Russia) on August 12, 2025 at 19:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 19:02:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.93000, 157.12000
Temperature
13.0°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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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