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M4.7 Depth: 5.5 km

M4.7 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-09-02 11:56:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS on September 2, 2025 at 11:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 11:56:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.61610, 157.39190
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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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