M4.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-10-29 02:17:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on October 29, 2025 at 02:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-29 02:17:38 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.28000, 160.40000

Temperature

5.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40 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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