M4.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 02:57:04 UTC Local time: —

M4.8 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Nov 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-11-16 02:57:04 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on November 16, 2025 at 02:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-16 02:57:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.96000, 160.09000

Temperature

3.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 km — close to the regional average (48.9 km)

Regional average: 48.9 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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