M4.8 Depth: 42.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 23:10:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on September 18, 2025 at 23:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

42.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 23:10:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.82510, 160.03410

Temperature

10.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

42.6 km

42.6 km — close to the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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