Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 46.7 km
- Source
- USGS
81 km E of Shikotan, Russia
M4.7 Earthquake near 81 km E of Shikotan, Russia
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About this earthquake
On December 21, 2025 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 81 km E of Shikotan, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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 USGS.
Details
ID
cdffb162060b7bd11c9e6971907d01701124c2b7
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
46.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 04:47:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.67390,
147.71440
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46.7 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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No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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