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M4.4 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-26 17:17:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on August 26, 2025 at 17:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 17:17:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.54000, 160.29000
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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  • Visokiy
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  • Gorely
    Distance: 191 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'799 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Asacha
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