Earthquake EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS (6.2 mw) (2025-08-04 04:20:55 UTC)
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS, at 2025-08-04 04:20:55 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250804_0000045
Nearest Places
- Oyashio / 126.25 km
- Billings Seamount / 153.31 km
- Mys Gorelyy / 163.66 km
- Mys Busha / 163.86 km
- Mys Rakushiy / 164.12 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.6
1 km N of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
17 km WSW of Susitna North, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 46.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 46.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
5.0
EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
22 km S of Whittier, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
48 km S of Skwentna, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 69.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 69.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.0
KURIL ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 63.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 63.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
6.2
210 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)