M4.7 Earthquake 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia — May 18, 2025
2025-05-18 07:26:29 UTC (2025-05-18) · approx. 3:26 PM UTC+8 local
On May 18, 2025 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 56.1746°, 117.3235°. This earthquake was detected by 60 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 340, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 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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Earthquake Details
117.3235°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Kuanda, Russia?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia on May 18, 2025 at 07:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 56.1746°, 117.3235°, which is 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia. View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 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 4.7 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pzzf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 18, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 78 km ESE of Kuanda, Russia — May 18, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pzzf/