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M4.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-10-16 03:34:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on October 16, 2025 at 03:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 03:34:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.32000, 159.58000
Temperature
5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

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    Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
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    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
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    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
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    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia

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