M4.4 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-19 04:30:58 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 04:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. 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
M4.4
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 04:30:58 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.51000, 147.94000
Temperature
1.2°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

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  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 167 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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