M4.9 Depth: 71.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 43 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 18:39:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 8, 2025 at 18:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 43 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia). At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

71.3 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 18:39:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

52.81200, 159.12020

Temperature

-0.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71.3 km

71.3 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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