M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-03 16:39:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 16:39:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.36030, 161.51990
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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