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M4.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-17 06:38:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on September 17, 2025 at 06:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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
M4.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 06:38:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.20000, 159.55000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 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: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 167 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 167 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia

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