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M5.0 Depth: 50.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 23:48:27 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Aug 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-08-29 23:48:27 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 23:48:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.47000, 159.82000
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — close to the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy91.3 kmSW181'216

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 46 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 62 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 75 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours6
Strongest subsequent eventM7.8
M5.12025-08-29 23:48:30 UTC29.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy (Monde) M5.02025-08-29 23:48:31 UTC25.2 km88 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M5.32025-08-29 23:54:01 UTC131.0 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy (Monde) M4.92025-08-30 23:50:18 UTC131.0 kmOff East Coast of Kamchatka M5.02025-08-30 23:50:23 UTC134.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy (Monde) M4.72025-08-30 23:50:28 UTC83.5 km88 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M5.22025-09-02 11:25:00 UTC97.0 kmOff East Coast of Kamchatka M5.32025-09-02 11:25:01 UTC77.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy (Monde) M5.02025-09-02 11:25:02 UTC93.9 kmOFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA M5.32025-09-02 11:25:02 UTC110.7 kmOff East Coast of Kamchatka M5.72025-09-02 11:25:03 UTC101.2 km M5.02025-09-02 11:25:04 UTC101.1 km128 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#262
Earlier events M≥4712
Earlier events M≥5337
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M8.82025-07-29 23:24:50 UTC107.0 km119 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M8.72025-07-29 23:24:51 UTC99.1 kmOFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA M8.22025-07-29 23:24:51 UTC107.0 km119 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M8.02025-07-29 23:24:56 UTC141.7 km133 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M8.02025-07-29 23:24:52 UTC140.6 km131 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

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