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M4.3 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-18 16:56:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on December 18, 2025 at 16:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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
M4.3
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 16:56:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.11000, 147.53000
Temperature
-0.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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