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M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-09-09 04:33:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 04:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 04:33:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.94990, 156.04210
Temperature
12.1°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia

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