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M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-20 17:09:21 UTC Local time: —
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M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-09-20 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-09-20 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on September 20, 2025 at 17:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
030a69900fc997ac4c4487310b59331270aab17c
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
64.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 17:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.11560, 159.77910
Temperature
11.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.9 km
Shallow
64.9 km
64.9 km — deeper than the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 67 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 81 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia

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