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M4.9 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-05-28 18:46:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on May 28, 2025 at 18:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 18:46:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.83000, 160.39000
Temperature
4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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