M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 137 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-30 13:10:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 13:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 137 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 13:10:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.35240, 160.29700
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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