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M4.6 Depth: 566.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Eastern Russia-Northeastern China Border Region (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 14:38:42 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Primorskij kraj on Dec 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Eastern Russia-Northeastern China Border Region (Russia) · 2025-12-16 14:38:42 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Eastern Russia-Northeastern China Border Region (Russia) on December 16, 2025 at 14:38 UTC. At roughly 566 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
566.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 14:38:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Primorskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
42.65000, 130.70000
Temperature
-10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 566 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 566 km
Deep
566 km
566 km — deeper than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jingpohu
    Distance: 219 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: -520 ·China
  • Changbaishan
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'744 m ·Last eruption: 1903 ·China-North Korea
  • Longgang Group
    Distance: 346 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 350 ·China

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