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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-18 23:27:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 23:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 23:27:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.81850, 160.97070
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 164 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 170 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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