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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-20 23:46:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 23:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 23:46:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.42050, 147.98300
Temperature
6.6°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

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  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 177 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
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