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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 221 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-10-16 20:29:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 16, 2025 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 221 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 20:29:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.17940, 159.92780
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 190 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia

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