M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 16:44:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on September 17, 2025 at 16:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-17 16:44:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

54.32000, 161.91000

Temperature

10.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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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