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M4.9 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-03 00:15:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 40 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 00:15:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.31470, 160.32030
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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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