M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 11:25:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-31 11:25:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.35050, 157.51390

Temperature

12.4°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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