M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 228 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-30 14:46:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 228 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on July 30, 2025 at 14:46 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 14:46:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
48.62680, 156.40620
Temperature
14.0°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 156 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 184 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia

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