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M4.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-02-19 08:05:50 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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

  • Rasshua
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 956 m ·Last eruption: 1957 ·Russia
  • Srednii
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 36 m ·Russia
  • Ushishur
    Distance: 47 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 357 m ·Last eruption: 1884 ·Russia
  • Sarychev Peak
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Russia
  • Ketoi
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'172 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Russia
  • Raikoke
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Russia

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