12 Dec 2025, 17:43 UTC · Dec 12, 12:43 PM ET

M5.2 earthquake 57 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 57 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia at Dec 12, 12:43 PM ET, 79 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

M5.1 84 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.1 68 km SE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaM5.1 95 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.2 57 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.4 87 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.5 43 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.6 72 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.6 102 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.6 52 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.8 64 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaM5.9 109 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaM6.0 87 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaM6.0 98 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.2 mww
Time12 Dec 2025, 17:43 UTC
Location50.890°, 156.862° – 57 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
Depth78.9 km
Felt reports0
USGS eventus6000ruhx
Within 100 km

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59 km1 report
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31 km–
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67 km–
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72 km–
5.487 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia · PAGER greenMay 17, 4:04 AM
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44 km–
5.184 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaFeb 26, 2:04 AM
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43 km1 report
5.168 km SE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaJan 13, 10:09 PM
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36 km–
5.195 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, RussiaDec 2, 6:10 AM
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35 km2 reports
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 57 km ENE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia earthquake?

Magnitude 5.2 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 79 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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