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M4.8 Depth: 140.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 27 km NNE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-11 05:00:49 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Sahalinskaa oblast' on May 11, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near 27 km NNE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (Russia) · 2025-05-11 05:00:49 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 27 km NNE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (Russia) on May 11, 2025 at 05:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
140.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 05:00:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Sahalinskaa oblast'
Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.91330, 156.24330
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140.1 km
Intermediate
140.1 km
140.1 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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