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M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 10:32:18 UTC Local time: —
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M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-08-26 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-08-26 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on August 26, 2025 at 10:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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

ID
12195435f29c09d56afbbec922e4dbc4f28c9358
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 10:32:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.86000, 157.12000
Temperature
8.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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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Context for this earthquake

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