Earthquake Kuril Islands (4.9 mb) (2025-07-16 09:03:39 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on Kuril Islands, at 2025-07-16 09:03:39 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 Kuril Islands
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qcyp
Nearest Places
- Vityaz Ridge / 28.86 km
- Shiashkotan Valley / 60.82 km
- Skala Nizkaya / 81.4 km
- Skala Kotikovaya / 81.5 km
- Skala Vysokaya / 81.84 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.8
30 km ENE of Big Pine, California
Time:
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION
Time:
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
CENTRAL ITALY
Time:
Depth: 7.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
TARAPACA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 94.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 94.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.4
23 km ENE of Ashford, Washington
Time:
Depth: -2.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -2.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
KURIL ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)