M4.5 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near KURIL ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-09-22 13:42:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near KURIL ISLANDS. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 13:42:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.26000, 156.33000
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

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

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 994 m ·Last eruption: 1938 ·Russia
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    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'272 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karpinsky Group
    Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'326 m ·Russia
  • Kharimkotan
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'145 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Russia
  • Chikurachki
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'781 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Russia
  • Fuss Peak
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'742 m ·Last eruption: 1854 ·Russia

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