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M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-07-30 15:56:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 15:56:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
50.21000, 156.62000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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