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M4.9 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-09-18 22:59:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on September 18, 2025 at 22:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 22:59:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.53000, 159.60000
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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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