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M4.8 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-04 18:49:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on August 4, 2025 at 18:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 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.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 18:49:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.49000, 159.62000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 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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