Back to map
M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-18 23:40:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on September 18, 2025 at 23:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 23:40:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.66270, 160.80350
Temperature
11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 151 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 166 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Vilyuchinsky
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'173 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share