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M4.9 Depth: 75.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 77 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-08-21 21:37:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 77 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on August 21, 2025 at 21:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
75.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 21:37:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
49.99340, 155.91030
Temperature
12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.5 km
Intermediate
75.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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