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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 185 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia

UTC time: 2025-08-12 07:28:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 07:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 185 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 07:28:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.29060, 159.14470
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ksudach
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 138 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 142 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia

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