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M4.7 Depth: 53.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-31 11:46:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on July 31, 2025 at 11:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 11:46:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.42000, 157.24000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 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

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