M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 17:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-14 17:28:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

54.01000, 158.95000

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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