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M4.2 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-12-18 12:21:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near KURIL ISLANDS on December 18, 2025 at 12:21 UTC. 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
M4.2
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 12:21:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.73000, 156.01000
Temperature
0.6°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

  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia
  • Nemo Peak
    Distance: 88 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
  • Shirinki
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 693 m ·Russia
  • Vernadsky Ridge
    Distance: 95 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'183 m ·Russia

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