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M4.6 Depth: 72.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 00:23:38 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Aug 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-08-06 00:23:38 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on August 6, 2025 at 00:23 UTC. At around 72 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 00:23:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.02000, 159.30000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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