M4.7 Depth: 65.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 88 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 23:50:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 88 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia) on August 30, 2025 at 23:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

65.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-30 23:50:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

52.71950, 159.81340

Temperature

11.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.8 km

65.8 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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