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M4.4 Depth: 69.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 79 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-08-09 05:38:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 79 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 9, 2025 at 05:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
69.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 05:38:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
50.74150, 157.25140
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.3 km
Shallow
69.3 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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  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
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