M4.6 Depth: 74.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 57 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 17:15:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 57 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia) on September 23, 2025 at 17:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

74.7 km

UTC time

2025-09-23 17:15:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.16420, 159.46850

Temperature

9.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74.7 km

74.7 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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