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M4.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near East of Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-16 17:27:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near East of Kuril Islands on December 16, 2025 at 17:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 17:27:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
43.36000, 148.08000
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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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