Earthquake 274 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia (5.0 mb) (2025-12-12 00:25:25 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 274 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia, at 2025-12-12 00:25:25 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 274 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000ruay
Nearest Places
- Billings Seamount / 90.96 km
- Vityaz Ridge / 167.83 km
- Golovnin Seamount / 170.27 km
- Svarichevskiy Seamount / 172.59 km
- Oyashio / 188.2 km
Comment
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