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M4.8 Depth: 24.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 202 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-10-20 04:18:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 202 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 20, 2025 at 04:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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
M4.8
Depth
24.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-20 04:18:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.33830, 161.61620
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.9 km
Shallow
24.9 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

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