M4.8 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-03 18:56:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 18:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 28 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 18:56:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.47600, 160.55800
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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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  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 160 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
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