M4.3 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-14 17:12:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on September 14, 2025 at 17:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-14 17:12:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.24000, 160.95000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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