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M4.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-10-16 07:26:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kuril Islands. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 07:26:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
49.06000, 156.92000
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

  • Tao-Rusyr Caldera
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 163 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 163 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia

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