M4.5 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Near east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 08:20:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Near east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia) on October 5, 2025 at 08:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 08:20:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

isc

Coordinates

53.23000, 160.00000

Temperature

8.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 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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