M4.9 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-07-20 07:57:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on July 20, 2025 at 07:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 07:57:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.90000, 160.23000
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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