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M4.9 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-03 18:56:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on August 3, 2025 at 18:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 18:56:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.55000, 160.31000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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