M4.7 Depth: 69.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 56 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 08:46:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 56 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia) on September 29, 2025 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 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

M4.7

Depth

69.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-29 08:46:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.05300, 159.46890

Temperature

9.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69.1 km

69.1 km — deeper 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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