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M4.6 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-10-27 08:39:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on October 27, 2025 at 08:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 08:39:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.60000, 155.90000
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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

  • Sinarka
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Sarychev Peak
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'496 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Russia
  • Ekarma
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Raikoke
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 551 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Russia
  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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