M4.4 Depth: 58.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 01:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 01:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

58.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 01:20:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

53.13720, 159.83030

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58 km

58 km — close to the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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