M4.9 Depth: 31.9 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-19 18:40:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2025 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 32 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
31.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 18:40:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.96610, 160.60700
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.9 km
Shallow
31.9 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

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