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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kuril Islands

UTC time: 2025-12-05 23:28:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kuril Islands on December 5, 2025 at 23:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 23:28:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
49.32000, 155.25000
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 42 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 92 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Sinarka
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 911 m ·Last eruption: 1878 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia

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