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M4.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-16 12:13:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 12:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M4.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 12:13:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.73000, 160.79000
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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