M4.3 Depth: 170.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 19:17:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2025 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS (Russia). At around 170 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

170.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-20 19:17:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Sahalinskaa oblast'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

45.72000, 148.83000

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

170 km

170 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 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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