M4.8 Depth: 76.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 19:08:41 UTC Local time:
M4.8 earthquake near Sahalinskaa oblast' on Sep 7, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-09-07 19:08:41 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) on September 7, 2025 at 19:08 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 19:08:41 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Sahalinskaa oblast'
Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.02950, 155.97620
Temperature
11.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 km
76 km — deeper than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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