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M4.4 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 09:59:50 UTC Local time: —

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M4.4 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-08-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.4 Earthquake near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) · 2025-08-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS (Russia) on August 8, 2025 at 09:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

ID
f45dc681b0b9e76ccc96b89e76e7a765b32143ab
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
45.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 09:59:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.55500, 157.80700
Temperature
13.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.6 km
Shallow
45.6 km
45.6 km — close to the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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

  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 49 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 55 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 332 Catalogue entries

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