M4.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-18 03:17:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on September 18, 2025 at 03:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 03:17:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.62000, 159.79000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Khodutka
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  • Visokiy
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  • Ksudach
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
  • Vilyuchinsky
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