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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-13 21:31:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 21:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 21:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.00000, 157.36000
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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