M4.9 Depth: 73.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-15 09:31:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on December 15, 2025 at 09:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
73.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 09:31:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
48.82000, 154.99000
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73 km
Intermediate
73 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 84 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
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