Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
East of Kuril Islands
M4.9 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands
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About this earthquake
On July 31, 2025 at 03:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near East of Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
b6c2b0c8f9f5ba4d22f0768ca4595f1da82ff486
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 03:13:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
48.97000,
156.03000
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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