Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Kuril Islands
M4.2 Earthquake near Kuril Islands
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on February 19, 2025 at 08:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
ddba11ed264e5e9c59df054b895faf21925f4104
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-19 08:05:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
47.55870,
153.43710
Depth profile
Shallow
35 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
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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