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M4.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 19:49:35 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Aug 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-08-20 19:49:35 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 19:49:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.71000, 159.64000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — close to the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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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