M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-10-16 03:34:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka on October 16, 2025 at 03:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 03:34:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.61000, 158.66000
Temperature
5.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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