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M3.9 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-25 16:11:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on December 25, 2025 at 16:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 16:11:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.61000, 148.09000
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

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

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 48 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Sashiusudake [Baransky]
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'107 m ·Last eruption: 1951 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chirippusan [Chirip]
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'587 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Japan - administered by Russia

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