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M4.5 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-05-11 00:36:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on May 11, 2025 at 00:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-11 00:36:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.42000, 148.64000
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 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

  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 90 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Moyorodake [Medvezhia]
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'124 m ·Last eruption: 1999 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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