4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 226 km E of Kuril’sk, RussiaJuly 2, 2025

2025-07-02 22:43:08 UTC (2025-07-02) · approx. 8:43 AM UTC+10 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time22:43 UTC8:43 AM UTC+10
Depth64.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.509°, 150.740°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 2, 2025 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 226 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia, at a depth of 64.4 km and coordinates 45.5092°, 150.7402°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.51°, 150.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
64.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.5092°N
150.7402°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qc3w
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
174.0°
Min Station Distance
5.723°
RMS Residual
0.94 sec
Last Updated
2025-09-12 16:23:05 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Kuril’sk, Russia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 226 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia on July 2, 2025 at 22:43 UTC had a depth of 64.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qc3w). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 2, 2025). M4.4 Earthquake 226 km E of Kuril’sk, RussiaJuly 2, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qc3w/