M4.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula

UTC time: 2025-10-19 19:55:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula on October 19, 2025 at 19:55 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 ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 19:55:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.36000, 159.83000
Temperature
5.3°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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    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
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