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M4.8 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-06 14:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Kamchatka. With a focal depth of about 24 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 14:23:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.22000, 159.03000
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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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  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 135 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia
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