M4.8 Depth: 53.5 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 79 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 16:35:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 31, 2025 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 79 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

53.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-31 16:35:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.13670, 159.80770

Temperature

4.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

53.5 km

53.5 km — close to the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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