M4.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula

UTC time: 2025-10-12 18:10:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula. With a focal depth of about 33 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 18:10:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
52.30000, 160.48000
Temperature
7.6°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

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