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M4.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 10:40:25 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Jul 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-07-20 10:40:25 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on July 20, 2025 at 10:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 10:40:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.50000, 158.27000
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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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