M4.9 Earthquake 58 km S of Shikotan, Russia — October 25, 2024
2024-10-25 06:31:50 UTC (2024-10-25) · approx. 4:31 PM UTC+10 local
On October 25, 2024 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 intermediate depth earthquake struck 58 km S of Shikotan, Russia, at a depth of 82.0 km and coordinates 43.2803°, 146.5994°. This earthquake was detected by 59 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Russia, a region characterized by the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone on the northwestern Pacific Ring of Fire. The nearest mapped fault system is the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. View all earthquakes in Russia.
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How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Shikotan, Russia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 58 km S of Shikotan, Russia on October 25, 2024 at 06:31 UTC had a depth of 82.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 43.2803°, 146.5994°, which is 58 km S of Shikotan, Russia. View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Russia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Russia was the M9.0 Kamchatka earthquake of November 4, 1952. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nn2q). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, October 25, 2024). M4.9 Earthquake 58 km S of Shikotan, Russia — October 25, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nn2q/