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M4.6 Depth: 29.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 136 km E of Shikotan, Russia

UTC time: 2025-03-16 16:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2025 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 136 km E of Shikotan, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
29.3 km
UTC time
2025-03-16 16:19:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.66870, 148.40160

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.3 km
Shallow
29.3 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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