Earthquake east of the Kuril Islands (6.1 mww) (2025-08-25 06:48:34 UTC)
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck on east of the Kuril Islands, at 2025-08-25 06:48:34 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in east of the 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 (mww)
6.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000r3l7
Nearest Places
- Zenkevich Rise / 191.52 km
- Pavlov Seamount / 199.42 km
- Oyashio / 228.58 km
- Billings Seamount / 255.57 km
- Kamen’ Gavryushkin / 282.43 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.1
Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 30.63 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.63 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
0.3
46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 10.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
1 km WNW of Fritz Creek, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 17.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
6 km W of Nikolaevsk, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 68.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 68.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.2
EAST OF KURIL ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)