M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 02:04:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 02:04:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

51.95000, 158.37000

Temperature

14.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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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