M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 152 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-20 08:16:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 08:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 152 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 08:16:16 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.83350, 160.86680
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia

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