M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-09-25 15:34:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka on September 25, 2025 at 15:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

2025-09-25 15:34:14 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

53.12000, 160.69000

Temperature

12.7°C

Map

Depth profile

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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