M4.7 Depth: 37.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 142 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-25 15:34:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 142 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 25, 2025 at 15:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 15:34:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.05640, 160.75430
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 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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