5.3 magnitude earthquake detected close to Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia on July 30

Published Aug 18, 2025

A 5.3 magnitude quake was registered near Severo-Kuril’sk Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 00:56 UTC (10:56 local time). The epicenter was situated approximately 117 km south-southwest of Severo-Kuril’sk, at a depth of 71 km.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey