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M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 67 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia

UTC time: 2025-12-21 03:33:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 21, 2025 at 03:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 67 km ENE of Shikotan, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 03:33:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.93980, 147.53940
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Berutarubesan [Berutarube]
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'221 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri]
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'206 m ·Last eruption: 1932 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Hitokappu Volcano Group [Bogatyr Ridge]
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'610 m ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Chachadake [Tiatia]
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1981 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Etorofu-Yakeyama [Grozny Group]
    Distance: 122 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'158 m ·Last eruption: 2013 ·Japan - administered by Russia
  • Odamoisan [Tebenkov]
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'208 m ·Japan - administered by Russia

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