M4.9 Depth: 33.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-03 07:36:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on August 3, 2025 at 07:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
33.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 07:36:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.58810, 159.56910
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.5 km
Shallow
33.5 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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