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M4.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-22 19:08:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 19:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 20 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
M4.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 19:08:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.89000, 161.03000
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 147 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 163 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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