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M4.5 Depth: 69.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 274 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-03-06 12:40:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 274 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia on March 6, 2025 at 12:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 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
M4.5
Depth
69.7 km
UTC time
2025-03-06 12:40:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.50800, 151.35790

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.7 km
Shallow
69.7 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

  • Kuril Arc at 46.3°N
    Distance: 96 km ·Elevation: -100 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Kolokol Group
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'328 m ·Last eruption: 1973 ·Russia
  • Chirpoi
    Distance: 120 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 742 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Ivao Group
    Distance: 134 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'426 m ·Russia
  • Milna
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'504 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·Russia
  • Zavaritzki Caldera
    Distance: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 612 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia

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