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M4.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-08-08 04:51:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on August 8, 2025 at 04:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 04:51:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
50.36000, 159.31000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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

  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 196 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Kambalny
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'116 m ·Last eruption: 2017 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Diky Greben
    Distance: 204 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'040 m ·Last eruption: 350 ·Russia

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